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live aquatic animals withdrawn from the farm which show clinical signs of the disease known as gyrodactylosis caused by Gyrodactylus salaris;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live aquatic animals withdrawn from the farm which show signs of the presence of Gyrodactylus salaris;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.