PART 4NOTIFICATION AND CONTROL OF DISEASE OUTBREAKS
Actions by an inspector in respect of an initial designation26
1
This regulation applies where the competent authority has made an initial designation.
2
An inspector may–
a
take samples of any aquatic animal or water in the initial designation area;
b
dispose of any such animal.
3
An inspector may by written notice direct a person to–
a
take steps to secure the disposal of any dead aquatic animal in the initial designation area;
b
operate a disinfection facility at the entrance to, and exit from, any farm or mollusc farming area in the initial designation area;
c
disinfect any means of transport in that area;
d
take any other steps which the inspector considers necessary to eradicate the disease or to prevent or limit the spread of the disease to other aquatic animals.
4
An inspector may by written notice prohibit any person from entering any farm or mollusc farming area within the initial designation area.
5
Where an inspector considers that a requirement under paragraph (3) has not been complied with, the inspector may–
a
enter any place within the initial designation area;
b
take or cause to be taken such steps as the inspector considers necessary to–
i
ensure compliance with the requirement; or
ii
remedy the consequences of the failure to carry it out;
c
recover any expenses reasonably incurred in so doing from any person who has failed to comply with the requirement
6
It is an offence not to comply with a requirement imposed under paragraph (3) or (4).