Citation, commencement, extent and interpretation1

1

These Regulations may be cited as the Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 and shall come into force on 27th January 2006.

2

These Regulations extend to Scotland only.

3

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires–

  • “animal” includes bird;

  • “inspector” means an inspector appointed by a local authority under the Animal Health Act 1981 M1;

  • “local authority” means a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 M2;

  • “means of transport” includes road vehicle, vessel, rail wagon or aircraft in which animals are transported and includes any receptacle in which animals are transported on to another means of transport and any fitting, accessory or equipment (whether detachable or not);

  • “sale premises” means premises at which animals are brought together for the purpose of sale; and

  • “transport of a non-commercial nature” means transport not in the course of a trade or business.

4

In these Regulations, any reference to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation or Schedule so numbered in these Regulations.