F1Part 2A Scrapie
Genetically susceptible sheep
36B Identification of genetically susceptible sheep
1
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision requiring the keeper of any sheep—
a
to allow an inspector to take a sample from it, for the purpose of establishing its genotype;
b
to allow an inspector to administer or otherwise attach to it an electronic identification device;
c
where the genotype of the sheep has been established (whether or not as a result of the exercise of powers conferred by this Part) to keep a record of its genotype.
2
The regulations may, in particular—
a
provide that only electronic identification devices of a prescribed kind may be administered or attached;
b
make provision as to the assistance which an inspector may require the keeper to give to him;
c
make provision with respect to the testing of samples;
d
require the issuing and keeping of certificates recording the genotypes of sheep.
Pt. 2A (ss. 36A-36M) inserted (14.1.2003) by 2002 c. 42, s. 6, Sch.; S.I. 2002/3044, art. 2