22.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), where checks at a quarantine centre, quarantine facility or border inspection post or the test results referred to in regulation 19(7) reveal that an animal or a consignment of animals is likely to constitute a danger to animal or human health, the official veterinarian shall immediately seize and destroy the animal or consignment (as the case may be) and the costs of such action shall be payable by the importer or their representative.
(2) Where the presence of Avian Influenza or Newcastle disease is found at a quarantine centre or quarantine facility in accordance with Article 4(4) of Commission Decision 2000/666/EC, a veterinary inspector shall either–
(a)
(i)slaughter and destroy all birds within the quarantine facility or at the unit at the quarantine centre where disease has been found, as required under Article 4(4)(a) of Commission Decision 2000/666/EC; and
(ii)by notice impose the other measures provided for in Article 4(4) of that Decision; or
(b)serve notice specifying the terms on which the derogation in Article 4(5) of Commission Decision 2000/666/EC is to be exercised.
(3) Where during quarantine required under Commission Decision 2000/666/EC psittaciformes are suspected or found to be suffering Chlamydia psittaci, the veterinary inspector shall by notice–
(a)require the treatment of all birds in the consignment by means specified in that notice; and
(b)extend the period of quarantine as required under Article 5 of Commission Decision 2000/666/EC.
(4) A notice served under paragraphs (2) and (3) shall be served upon the quarantine manager or other person appearing to the veterinary inspector to be in charge of the centre or facility at the time of service.
(5) A copy of that notice shall be sent to the importer of the birds concerned.