444. Infected places and areas.

444. Infected places and areas.

Animals (Volume 2 (2023)) | Commentary

A person who has in their possession or under their charge any bird1 or carcase2 having or suspected of having a designated disease3, must immediately inform the Secretary of State4 and take all reasonable steps to ensure that the specified restrictions and requirements5 are complied with6. A person who examines or inspects any bird or carcase or who analyses a sample taken from any bird or carcase and suspects the presence of a designated disease must immediately inform the Secretary of State7.

If an inspector has reasonable grounds for suspecting that a designated disease exists or has existed on any premises8 (whether or not notification as above has been made), the inspector must serve a notice on the occupier or person in charge of the premises requiring the occupier or person to comply with the specified restrictions