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11.—(1) If an inspector knows or suspects that an animal in transit is infected or contaminated he or she must immediately serve a notice on the keeper of the animal (if present) and on the person in charge of the vehicle—
(a)stating that fact;
(b)directing transport of the animal and any animal with it to such premises as he or she considers appropriate; and
(c)detaining any vehicle, equipment or other thing suspected of contamination at a suitable place until it has been cleansed and disinfected.
(2) The inspector must ensure that the occupier of premises to which animals are directed is served with a notice on their arrival stating that those premises are under restriction and Schedule 2 will then apply in respect of those premises.
(3) The person in charge of any vehicle detained under paragraph (1)(c) must cleanse and disinfect it without delay in accordance with Schedule 2 to the Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) (Wales) (No.3) Order 2003(1) and with any additional requirements an inspector imposes by serving a notice on him or her.
(4) The person in charge of any equipment or other thing detained under paragraph (1)(c) must cleanse and disinfect it in accordance with the directions of an inspector.
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