PART 5General and supplementary provisions

Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles transporting susceptible animals45.

(1)

Subject to paragraph (3), where cleansing and disinfection of any vehicle in accordance with this article is required, it shall be carried out in accordance with Schedule 2 of the Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) (Scotland) Order 2005 and with any additional directions an inspector may give by serving a notice on the person in charge of the vehicle.

(2)

Such cleansing and disinfection shall be undertaken–

(a)

before loading; and

(b)

after unloading and before leaving the premises of destination.

(3)

Such cleansing and disinfection shall also be undertaken after loading and before leaving the premises of origin in respect of the wheels and wheel arches only of the vehicle to ensure they are clean on leaving the premises.