Search Legislation

Advanced Search

The Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Status:

This is the original version (as it was originally made).

Confirmation of a TSE other than BSE or atypical scrapie in ovine or caprine animals

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

6.—(1) This paragraph applies if it is confirmed that a suspected ovine animal, or a body of an ovine animal monitored under Annex III, is affected with a TSE, and BSE and atypical scrapie is excluded in accordance with the procedure set out in Annex VII, and Annex X, Chapter C, point 3(2).

(2) The Department, after—

(a)carrying out the inquiry specified in Article 13(1)(b) and point 1(b) of Chapter B of Annex VII; and

(b)sampling the animals to establish their genotype (if this is necessary),

must decide which of the options set out in point 2.2.2(b) or (c) of Chapter B of Annex VII it intends to exercise.

(3) The Department must then serve a notice on the occupier of the premises in question informing the occupier of which of the options in those points it intends to exercise.

(4) The notice must specify—

(a)the identity of the animals to be killed and destroyed;

(b)the identity of the animals (if any) to be slaughtered for human consumption;

(c)the identity of the animals (if any) that may be retained;

(d)the identity of any ovum or embryo to be destroyed; and

(e)the time limit for complying with the notice.

(5) The appeals procedure in regulation 11 applies in relation to any decision under this paragraph.

Back to top

Options/Help

Print Options

Close

Legislation is available in different versions:

Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.

Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.

Close

Opening Options

Different options to open legislation in order to view more content on screen at once

Close

Explanatory Memorandum

Explanatory Memorandum sets out a brief statement of the purpose of a Statutory Rule and provides information about its policy objective and policy implications. They aim to make the Statutory Rule accessible to readers who are not legally qualified and accompany any Northern Ireland Statutory Rule or Draft Northern Ireland Statutory Rule laid before the UK Parliament during the suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Close

More Resources

Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:

  • the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copy
  • lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
  • confers power and blanket amendment details
  • all formats of all associated documents
  • correction slips
  • links to related legislation and further information resources
Close

More Resources

Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:

  • the original print PDF of the as made version that was used for the print copy
  • correction slips

Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including:

  • lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
  • confers power and blanket amendment details
  • all formats of all associated documents
  • links to related legislation and further information resources