Part II Disease

Slaughter

32AF1 Slaughter to prevent spread of disease

1

The Secretary of State may by order amend Schedule 3 for the purpose of—

a

authorising or requiring the slaughter of animals to be caused with a view to preventing the spread of disease other than foot-and-mouth disease;

b

requiring the payment of compensation in respect of animals slaughtered by virtue of the order.

2

An order under this section may include—

a

amendments corresponding to those made by section 1 of the Animal Health Act 2002;

b

amendments as to slaughter in relation to any disease not referred to in Schedule 3 (apart from the order);

c

supplementary or incidental provisions (including amendments of provisions other than Schedule 3).

3

No order may be made under this section unless a draft of the order has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.