The Bluetongue (Scotland) Order 2008 (revoked)

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19.—(1) If an animal is moved from a restricted zone to premises in a free area, whether by direct or indirect movement, the occupier of the premises at which the animal is received must notify the Scottish Ministers of such movement within 3 working days of it taking place.

(2) If an animal is moved from a restricted zone to premises in a free area, whether by direct or indirect movement, an inspector may serve a notice on the occupier of the premises or the keeper of any animal at the premises, prohibiting the movement of any animal from the premises except under the authority of a licence issued by an inspector.

(3) If a vaccinated animal is moved from any place in the United Kingdom to premises in a surveillance zone or a free area, it must be accompanied by a veterinary certificate.

(4) In this article–

“indirect movement” means that the animal has been within a restricted zone at any time within the period of 60 days immediately before it is received at the premises in a free area;

“restricted zone” means a zone in the United Kingdom consisting of both protection and surveillance zones;

“vaccinated animal” means an animal vaccinated against bluetongue;

““veterinary certificate” means a certificate by a veterinary surgeon, or a copy, confirming that an animal identified in the certificate has been vaccinated by the veterinary surgeon, and that any supplementary vaccinations or boosters required at the date of the certificate to maintain immunity against bluetongue have been administered; and

“veterinary surgeon” means a person registered in the register of veterinary surgeons, or the supplementary register, kept under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (c. 36).]

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