This Order provides that possession of an animal pathogen specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to this Order, or introduction into an animal of an animal pathogen specified in Parts 1 and 2 of that Schedule, requires a licence from the Secretary of State. It also provides for measures of enforcement and grants powers upon inspectors to order cleansing and disinfection of premises and vehicles.
This Order provides that possession of an animal pathogen specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to this Order, or introduction into an animal of an animal pathogen specified in Parts 1 and 2 of that Schedule, requires a licence from the Secretary of State. It also provides for measures of enforcement and grants powers upon inspectors to order cleansing and disinfection of premises and vehicles.
Made under the Animal Health Act 1981.
Title:
Specified Animal Pathogens Order 2008 (S.I. No. 944 of 2008).
Country:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Type of document:
Regulation
Date of text:
2008
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Repealed:
No
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