PART IXN.I.INSPECTION, ENFORCEMENT, OFFENCES AND AMENDMENTS

Powers of inspectors in case of defaultN.I.

80.—(1) Where a person fails to comply with a requirement of these Regulations, an inspector may take any steps he considers necessary to ensure the requirement is met.

(2) Where a person acts in contravention of a requirement imposed by or under these Regulations, an inspector may take any steps he considers necessary to rectify the situation so as to prevent the spread of disease.

(3) In taking steps under paragraphs (1) or (2) an inspector may seize and detain any animal moved, kept or otherwise dealt with in contravention of a restriction or requirement imposed by or under these Regulations.

(4) In taking steps under paragraph (2), an inspector may direct any person to take or refrain from specified action in respect of any place, mammal, poultry, other captive bird, vehicle, or any thing.

(5) The person in default for the purposes of paragraph (1) or (2) shall reimburse any reasonable expenses incurred by the Department in taking any steps under this regulation and any such amount is recoverable summarily.

Commencement Information

I1Reg. 80 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1