PART 7Enforcement
Powers in relation to specimens and samples
Powers in relation to specimens and samples: wildlife inspectors120
1
The powers conferred by this regulation are exercisable where a wildlife inspector has entered premises for a purpose mentioned in regulation 116(1)(a) or (b).
2
The wildlife inspector, or accompanying veterinary surgeon, may—
a
for any such purpose, examine any specimen; and
b
subject to paragraph (3) and regulation 121, take a sample from it.
3
No sample may be taken under paragraph (2) from a live animal or plant except for the purpose of establishing its ancestry or identity.
4
The wildlife inspector may require an occupier of the premises to give such assistance as is reasonable in the circumstances for the purpose of—
a
making an examination under paragraph (2)(a); or
b
taking a sample under paragraph (2)(b).
5
The wildlife inspector may take and remove from the premises a specimen which is not a live animal or plant, if there are reasonable grounds for believing that it is evidence of a species offence.