Powers of inspectors19

1

An inspector may, when performing his functions under these Regulations, require by notice the person in charge of any vehicle or equipment to cleanse and disinfect it.

2

A veterinary inspector or an inspector acting under his direction may, when performing his functions under these Regulations—

a

cleanse and disinfect any part of premises or any thing on those premises;

b

require, by notice, the occupier of any premises to cleanse and disinfect any part of those premises or any thing on those premises;

c

require, by notice, the occupier of any premises or the keeper of any poultry or other captive bird—

i

to keep or isolate any poultry, other captive bird or animal in a specified place;

ii

to separate any poultry, other captive bird or animal from any other animal or bird.

3

The following provisions of the Act apply as if these Regulations were an Order made under the Act13—

a

section 63 (general powers of inspectors);

b

section 64 (powers of inspectors as to poultry);

c

section 64A14 (powers of inspectors relating to Community obligations);

d

section 65(1) to (3) (power to detain vessels and aircraft).

4

Section 65A of the Act15 (inspection of vehicles) applies as if—

a

these Regulations were an Order made under the Act;

b

the definition of poultry in section 87(4) of the Act were extended to include all birds; and

c

every vaccination zone or premises specified in a vaccination notice were designated for the duration of its existence for the purposes of that section.

5

An inspector who enters any premises under regulation 8 or paragraph (3) may—

a

mark any bird or other thing for identification purposes;

b

take samples from any bird;

c

take with him such people and things as he considers necessary.

6

Any person who enters premises under paragraph (5)(c) may return to them unaccompanied to take any further steps necessary to execute or enforce these Regulations.