Initial designationE+W
24.—(1) Where the competent authority suspects that a listed disease or an emerging disease is present, or may become present, in aquatic animals in England or Wales, it must designate such area as it considers appropriate to prevent or limit the spread of that disease.
(2) Where the competent authority has made an initial designation, it must—
(a)take samples of any water or aquatic animals which it suspects are infected;
(b)examine the samples in a laboratory designated by the [F1competent authority]; and
(c)undertake an epizootic investigation in accordance with Article 29 of [F2Directive 2006/88/EC].
(3) A person commits an offence if, without the prior written consent of the competent authority, that person—
(a)moves any aquatic animal into, out of or within an initial designation area; or
(b)disposes of any dead aquatic animal which comes from that area.
[F3(4) The reference in paragraph (2)(c) to Article 29 of Directive 2006/88/EC is to be read in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 1A to these Regulations.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 24(2)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(c), 38(6)(a)(i)
F2Words in reg. 24(2)(c) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(c), 38(6)(a)(ii)