Reintroduction of poultry and other captive birdsN.I.
44.—(1) A person shall not reintroduce poultry to a slaughterhouse where highly pathogenic avian influenza was suspected or confirmed for at least 24 hours after an inspector has confirmed that the cleansing and disinfection referred to in regulation 43 has been carried out.
(2) A person shall not reintroduce poultry or other captive birds to a border inspection post where highly pathogenic avian influenza was suspected or has been confirmed for at least 24 hours after an inspector has confirmed that the cleansing and disinfection referred to in regulation 43 has been carried out.
(3) If the Department considers it necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza, it may, by notice served on the occupier of a [F1border control post] , prohibit the introduction of animals other than birds onto the premises until the cleansing and disinfection referred to in regulation 43 has been carried out.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 44(3) substituted (14.12.2019) by The Official Controls (Animals, Feed and Food) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019 (S.R. 2019/227), regs. 1, 16(3)
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 44 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1