SCHEDULE 6 SMeasures applicable to a restricted zone

Shearing or dipping of sheep in a restricted zone S

7.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this article, no person shall–

(a) shear or dip sheep; or

(b) handle fleeces or sheep during shearing or dipping

in a restricted zone except under the authority of a licence granted by an inspector.

(2) The prohibition in sub paragraph (1) shall not apply to the occupier of any premises or the occupier's employees (other than any person employed by the occupier primarily for the purpose of shearing or dipping sheep) in respect of the shearing or dipping of sheep kept on those premises.

(3) For the purposes of this paragraph–

(a) “shearing” includes clipping and dagging; and

(b) “dipping” includes showering and jetting sheep with sheep dip.

(4) This paragraph does not apply in any part of a restricted zone which is also part of a protection zone or surveillance zone.