Powers of inspectors in case of defaultE+W
39.—(1) Where a person fails to comply with a requirement imposed by or under these Regulations an inspector may take any steps he or she considers necessary to ensure the requirement is met.
(2) Where a person acts in contravention of a requirement imposed by or under these Regulations an inspector may take any steps he or she considers necessary to rectify the situation so as to prevent the spread of disease.
(3) In taking steps under paragraph (1) or (2) an inspector may seize and detain any animal moved, kept or otherwise dealt with in contravention of a restriction or requirement imposed by or under these Regulations.
(4) In taking steps under paragraph (2), an inspector may by notice served on any person direct that person to take or refrain from specified action in respect of any place, animal, poultry, vehicle, animal product or other thing.
(5) Any steps taken under this regulation are without prejudice to proceedings for an offence arising out of the default.
(6) The person in default must reimburse any reasonable expenses incurred by the National Assembly or the local authority in taking such steps and any reimbursement is recoverable summarily.