PART 3SImportation from a third country

[F1Serious contraventions, repeated contraventions, and breach of maximum residue limitsS

20.—(1) This regulation applies where, as regards products from a third country, part of a third country or an establishment in a third country, the official veterinarian or official fish inspector (as appropriate)—

(a)suspects that there has been—

(i)a serious contraventions of any import requirement; or

(ii)a series of contraventions of such requirements; or

(b)is satisfied that maximum residue levels have been exceeded.

(2) This regulation applies to the next ten consignments, or to consignments with a net weight of 300 tonnes, whichever is the lesser.

(3) The Scottish Ministers may apply intensified official controls where the official veterinarian or official fish inspector has reason to suspect fraudulent or deceptive practices by the operator responsible for a consignment.

(4) The official veterinarian or official fish inspector must carry out a physical check on the suspected non-compliant consignment and take appropriate measures in accordance with Section 3 of Chapter 5 under Title 2 [F2of the Official Controls Regulation].

(5) The person responsible for the consignment must lodge with the official veterinarian a deposit or guarantee sufficient to assure payment of all charges, including for the taking of samples, and tests or analysis.]

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