- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As made)
This is the original version (as it was originally made).
(This note does not form part of the Regulations)
These Regulations, which apply in relation to England only, revoke and replace SI 2004/2885 which implemented Commission Decision 2004/665/EC (O.J. No. L303, 30.09.2004, p.30) concerning a baseline study on the prevalence of Salmonella in laying flocks of Gallus gallus. They correct errors in the interpretation and offences provisions and make other minor drafting changes.
Commission Decision 2004/665/EC requires Member States to carry out a survey for salmonella prevalence in laying flocks in accordance with certain technical specifications referred to in Article 5 of the Commission Decision. The text of the technical specifications can be found at http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/food/biosafety/salmonella/tech_spec_sanco-34-2004_rev-3_en.pdf
These Regulations–
(a)revoke and replace the Salmonella in Laying Flocks (Survey Powers)(England) Regulations 2004 (SI 2004/2885) (regulation 1);
(b)designate the Secretary of State for the purpose of selecting premises for sampling and give inspectors the powers required for selecting premises for sampling (regulation 4);
(c)provide powers for inspectors to enter premises for the purposes of the Commission Decision and for the purpose of enforcement of these Regulations (regulation 5);
(d)provide powers for local authority officers to enter premises for the purpose of enforcement of these Regulations where agreement is reached with the Secretary of State for the local authority to enforce (regulation 5);
(e)provide powers for inspectors to examine and retain records, take equipment and vehicles on to the premises, be accompanied by other persons, and request information, documentation and assistance, for the purpose of carrying out sampling under these Regulations and for the purpose of enforcement of these Regulations (regulation 6);
(f)provide powers for inspectors to take samples of faecal and environmental material (regulation 6);
(g)provide powers for local authority officers for the purpose of enforcement of these Regulations where agreement is reached with the Secretary of State for the local authority to enforce (regulation 6);
(h)set out requirements for notices in writing (regulation 7);
(i)prescribe offences and penalties (regulation 8 and 9); and
(j)provide for enforcement by the Secretary of State of these Regulations as well as for enforcement by the local authority where this is agreed with the Secretary of State (regulation 10).
A regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no impact on the costs of business.
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Explanatory Memorandum sets out a brief statement of the purpose of a Statutory Instrument and provides information about its policy objective and policy implications. They aim to make the Statutory Instrument accessible to readers who are not legally qualified and accompany any Statutory Instrument or Draft Statutory Instrument laid before Parliament from June 2004 onwards.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: