44.—(1) No person is to reintroduce poultry to a slaughterhouse where highly pathogenic avian influenza was suspected or confirmed until an inspector has confirmed that the cleansing and disinfection referred to in article 43 [F1has been completed and at least 24 hours have elapsed since its completion].
(2) No person is to reintroduce poultry or other captive birds to a border inspection post where highly pathogenic avian influenza was suspected or confirmed until an inspector has confirmed that the cleansing and disinfection referred to in article 43 [F1has been completed and at least 24 hours have elapsed since its completion].
(3) If it considers it necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza, the National Assembly may, by notice to the occupier of such a border inspection post, prohibit the introduction of animals other than birds onto the premises until the cleansing and disinfection referred to in article 43 [F1has been completed and at least 24 hours have elapsed since its completion].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in art. 44 substituted (10.3.2022 at 8.47 p.m.) by The Avian Influenza (Wales) (Amendment and Revocation) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/280), arts. 1(2), 11