The Animal Gatherings (Interim Measures) (Wales) Order 2002

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order temporarily disapplies and replaces the Markets, Sales and Lairs Order 1925 (S.I. 1925/1349) (as amended) in relation to Wales.

It prohibits the use of premises for animal gatherings unless there is a licence permitting that activity (article 3).

It requires—

  • premises used for animal gatherings to be free of animals for 28 days before and after such an event unless those premises can be and are properly cleansed and disinfected (Schedule 1 paragraphs 1 — 5);

  • premises that have become contaminated to be cleansed and disinfected prior to being used for an animal gathering (Schedule 1, paragraph 6);

  • waste material derived from animal gatherings to be properly disposed of (Schedule 1, Paragraph 7).

A regulatory appraisal has not been prepared for this Order.