Power to require vaccination8

1

The Secretary of State may, in a declaration of a vaccination zone or vaccination notice, require vaccination of poultry or other captive birds in that zone or on premises that are the subject of that notice.

2

The following provisions of the Act apply as if such vaccination was carried out in exercise of the power in section 16(1) of the Act—

a

section 16(2) to 16(17)9 (treatment after exposure to infection);

b

section 16A10 (slaughter of vaccinated animals); and

c

section 62A11 (slaughter: power of entry).