The Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Wales) Order 2006

Designation of premises to which things may be moved

71.—(1) The occupier of the following premises may apply in writing to the National Assembly for them to be designated for the following purposes—

(a) a slaughterhouse for the purpose of receiving poultry moved under a licence granted under this Order;

(b) a hatchery for the purpose of receiving eggs moved under a licence granted under this Order;

(c) an egg packing centre for the purpose of receiving eggs moved under a licence granted under this Order;

(d) any premises for the purpose of receiving eggs moved under a licence granted under this Order for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes.

(2) The National Assembly must not make any such designation unless it is satisfied that the premises are so constructed and operated that the risk of the transmission of avian influenza from them is minimal.

(3) The following premises are deemed to be designated under paragraph (1)(d), unless the National Assembly directs otherwise by notice to the occupier of the premises—

(a) premises licensed to manufacture or assemble human vaccines under section 8 of the Medicines Act 1968(1);

(b) premises authorised to manufacture animal vaccines under Regulation 5 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2005(2);

(c) premises licensed under sections 4 or 5 of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986(3);

(d) premises licensed under article 4 of the Specified Animal Pathogens Order 1998(4).

(1)

1968 c. 67.

(2)

S.I. 2005/2745.

(3)

1986 c. 14.

(4)

S.I. 1998/463.