Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002

Part I COMPENSATION FOR TSE SUSCEPTIBLE ANIMALS SLAUGHTERED UNDER REGULATIONS 6 OR 7

1.  The compensation payable for a TSE susceptible animal slaughtered under regulation 6 or 7 shall be an amount equal to the market value of the animal.

2.—(1) The market value of the animal shall be determined –

(a) by agreement between the Department and the owner of the animal and such agreement shall be final and binding on the Department and the owner;

(b) if the owner and the Department cannot agree, or fail to reach such agreement, by an independent valuer paid by the Department and selected by the owner from a list of at least three such independent valuers submitted by the Department to the owner; or

(c) if the owner refuses or neglects to select an independent valuer in accordance with sub-paragraph (b) by an independent valuer selected by the Department.

(2) An independent valuer selected in accordance with paragraph 1(b) or (c) shall give to the Department and the owner a certificate in writing of his valuation and such valuation shall be final and binding on the Department and the owner.

3.  Where an animal was certified by a veterinary surgeon before slaughter as–

(a) requiring slaughter for emergency reasons relating to the welfare of the animal;

(b) not fit for human consumption by virtue of its condition; and

(c) having no market value as a consequence,

there shall be no compensation payable for the animal.