Isolation of M. bovis in a laboratoryE+W
22.—(1) Where the presence of the organism M. bovis is identified by a laboratory examination of a sample taken from any mammal (except man) or from the carcase, products or surroundings of any such mammal, the person in charge of that laboratory must immediately notify the [F1Welsh Ministers].
(2) But there is no such duty to notify where M. bovis is present in the sample as a result of its deliberate introduction as part of research involving the use of that organism.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in art. 22(1) substituted (31.3.2011) by The Tuberculosis (Wales) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/692), arts. 1, 3(2)(b)
Commencement Information
I1Art. 22 in force at 25.5.2010, see art. 1