PART 6Measures on confirmation of low pathogenic avian influenza
Declaration of a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone55.
(1)
The Secretary of State must, on confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer of low pathogenic avian influenza on premises other than regulated places in England (and subject to paragraph (4)), declare a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone around the infected premises.
(2)
The Secretary of State must, on confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer of low pathogenic avian influenza in an area of Scotland or Wales which is less than 1 kilometre from England, declare a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone in England.
(3)
The Secretary of State may declare a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone on confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer of low pathogenic avian influenza in an area of Scotland or Wales which is 1 kilometre or more from England.
(4)
The Secretary of State may, on the basis of a risk assessment, decide not to declare a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone if the premises where low pathogenic is confirmed are—
(a)
a hatchery; or
(b)
special category premises.