The Anthrax Order 1991

Power of veterinary inspectors to prohibit or control movement or use

8.—(1) If a veterinary inspector has reasonable grounds for supposing that the movement of any animal or carcase, or other thing to or from any premises would give rise to the risk of the spread of the disease he may, for the purpose of preventing the spread of the disease, by notice served on the occupier of the premises, prohibit the movement of any animal, carcase, or other thing to or from the premises, except under the authority of a licence granted by a veterinary inspector.

(2) If a veterinary inspector has reasonable grounds for supposing that the use of any thing in relation to any animal or carcase would give rise to the risk of the spread of the disease he may, for the purpose of preventing the spread of the disease, by notice served on the occupier of the premises on which the thing is found, prohibit its use.