Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002

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.