Restrictions on confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenzaN.I.
19.—(1) Paragraph (2) applies if the Department confirms that highly pathogenic avian influenza or highly pathogenic avian influenza virus exists on any premises.
(2) The Department must impose by notice served on the occupier of the infected premises the measures in Schedule 2 in addition to the measures in Schedule 1.
(3) Until such time as a notice under paragraph (2) is served, a person who has in his possession or under his charge any poultry or other captive bird confirmed under paragraph (1) to have highly pathogenic avian influenza or highly pathogenic avian influenza virus shall take all steps to ensure that the restrictions and requirements contained in Schedule 2 are complied with.
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 19 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1