The Avian Influenza (H5N1 in Poultry) (Scotland) Order 2007

Establishment of a restricted zone on confirmation of avian influenza of subtype H5N1 in poultry S

8.—(1) This article applies if the Chief Veterinary Officer (Scotland) confirms that–

(a) highly pathogenic avian influenza virus of the H5 subtype is present in poultry or in a poultry carcase in Great Britain; F1 ...

(b) the neuraminidase virus type is N1 [F2 , and

(c) the Chief Veterinary Officer (Scotland) is of the opinion that the virus is a significant risk to animal and human health.]

(2) The Scottish Ministers must declare a restricted zone under article 26(5) of the Avian Influenza Order if the poultry or carcase in which highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5N1 is confirmed was found–

(a) in Scotland; or

(b) in England, less than 10 kilometres from the border with Scotland.

Textual Amendments

F1 Word in art. 8(1)(a) omitted (4.12.2021) by virtue of The Avian Influenza (H5N1 in Birds etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendment and Revocation) (Scotland) Order 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/444), art. 5(3)(a), reg. 1(1)

F2 Art. 8(1)(c) and word inserted (4.12.2021) by The Avian Influenza (H5N1 in Birds etc.) (Miscellaneous Amendment and Revocation) (Scotland) Order 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/444), art. 5(3)(b), reg. 1(1)