Veterinary inquiry as to the existence of enzootic bovine leukosisE+W
7.—(1) Where by reason of information received under articles 3, 4, 5, or 6 or otherwise, there is reason to believe that enzootic bovine leukosis exists or has within the previous 56 days existed on any premises, a veterinary inspector shall, with all practicable speed, take such steps as may be necessary to establish—
(a)whether that disease is enzootic bovine leukosis;
(b)the length of time that the disease has existed on the premises; and
(c)the possible origin of the disease on the premises.
(2) Where a veterinary inspector is carrying out an inquiry under this article as to the existence of enzootic bovine leukosis—
(a)the occupier of the premises in relation to which the inquiry is taking place, and his employees;
(b)any person who is or has been in possession or charge of any bovine animal which is or has been on such premises; and
(c)any veterinary surgeon who has been attending any bovine animal on those premises or has been consulted about any bovine animal or carcase kept on those premises
shall give such reasonable facilities and comply with such reasonable requirements as may be necessary for the purpose of the inquiry.
(3) A veterinary inspector entering premises under the provisions of this article shall, if required by the occupier or person in charge of bovine animals on the premises, state his reasons for entering.