The Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Scotland) Order 2006

Movement of animals into or out of a protection zoneS

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12.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, no person shall move any animal into or out of a protection zone.

(2) A person may move an animal into, out of or within a protection zone if the movement is–

(a)the movement permitted under paragraph 10 or paragraph 11;

(b)the movement of pet animals which are not susceptible animals;

(c)the movement of horses under the terms of a licence granted by an inspector;

(d)transport through the zone without stopping; or

(e)transport from outside the zone directly to a slaughterhouse in the zone for immediate slaughter there under the terms of a licence granted by an inspector.

(3) Any inspector granting a licence under sub paragraph (2)(c) shall take account of the recommended measures in paragraph 2.2 of Annex VI to the Directive[F1, reading that paragraph as if—

(a)in point 2.2.2, the words “established in accordance with Article 21” were omitted,

(b)in point 2.2.4, the reference to “Articles 4 and 10” of the Directive was a reference to provision in this Order implementing those Articles].

(4) A licence granted under sub paragraph (2)(e) shall–

(a)certify that the premises on which the movement originates is outside the protection zone, and

(b)specify the route to be taken.

(5) The person in charge of any vehicle used to transport animals under the authority of a licence granted under sub paragraph (2)(e) shall–

(a)ensure that it is cleansed and disinfected without delay in accordance with article 45;

(b)make a record of the date and time of that cleansing and disinfection;

(c)keep the record with the vehicle at all times; and

(d)retain the record for six months after the last such cleansing and disinfection.

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