PART 5ADDITIONAL PROVISION IN RELATION TO GYRODACTYLUS SALARIS
Additional powers in relation to Gyrodactylus salaries32
1
Where the competent authority has made an initial designation under regulation 24(1) or a confirmed designation under regulation 28(1) in relation to Gyrodactylus salaris, it may exercise the powers in paragraphs (2) and (3).
2
The competent authority may, where it considers it appropriate to do so, arrange for–
a
the creation and maintenance of barriers to the movement of any aquatic animal in any inland waters in Scotland–
i
to prevent the spread of Gyrodactylus salaris; and
ii
to facilitate treatment with chemical agents with a view to eradicating Gyrodactylus salaris from the waters concerned;
b
the treatment with chemical agents of any waters in the initial designation area or the confirmed designation area, as the case may be, with a view to eradicating Gyrodactylus salaris from the waters concerned; and
c
the dismantling and removal of barriers created under subparagraph (a).
3
For the purpose of facilitating the exercise of their power under paragraph (2)(a), the competent authority may purchase land in Scotland compulsorily.
Clearance of certain fish farms – Gyrodactylus salaries33
1
This regulation applies where the competent authority has made an initial designation under regulation 24(1) or a confirmed designation under regulation 28(1) in relation to infection with Gyrodactylus salaris.
2
An inspector may by written notice direct a person to–
a
withdraw all aquatic animals from the waters of the farm;
b
drain, clean and disinfect all pools and cages in the farm;
c
destroy all–
i
dead aquatic animals;
ii
live aquatic animals withdrawn from the farm which show clinical signs of the disease known as gyrodactylosis caused by Gyrodactylus salaris;
iii
live aquatic animals withdrawn from the farm which show signs of the presence of Gyrodactylus salaris;
d
clean and disinfect or destroy equipment, material or substances liable to be contaminated with Gyrodactylus salaris;
e
obtain the prior written consent of the competent authority before repopulating the farm.
3
It is an offence not to comply with a requirement imposed under paragraph (2).
Power to take other measures – Gyrodactylus salaris34
The competent authority may take such other measures (including regulating entry to and exit from an initial designation area or a confirmed designation area) as it considers appropriate for the purpose of eradicating, or preventing, or limiting the spread of Gyrodactylus salaris.