Extension of the power to cause vaccination7

Notwithstanding section 16(1) of the Act, the National Assembly may cause vaccination of poultry or captive birds which do not fall within that section where they are in a vaccination zone or within premises which are the subject of a vaccination notice and the following provisions of the Act apply as if such vaccination was carried out in exercise of the power in section 16(1)—

a

sub-sections 16(2) to 16(17)8 (treatment after exposure to infection);

b

section 16A9 (slaughter of vaccinated animals); and

c

section 62A10 (slaughter: power of entry).