The Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 No. 653

Cleansing and disinfection in relation to the transport of other mammals and birds, and hoofed animals other than horses, racing pigeons and poultry in certain circumstances S

3.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2) below, this regulation applies to the transport of–

(a) all mammals other than hoofed animals;

(b) all birds not included in regulation 2; and

(c) animals and birds specified in regulation 2 in the circumstances specified in Schedule 1.

(2) This regulation does not apply in the case of–

(a) transport of a non-commercial nature;

(b) a single animal accompanied by a person having the care of, or responsibility for, the animal during transport; or

(c) a pet animal accompanied by its owner on a journey.

(3) Any person transporting, or causing or permitting the transport of an animal to which this regulation applies shall ensure that–

(a) its means of transport has been cleansed and disinfected in accordance with paragraphs (1), (3) and (4) of Schedule 2; and

(b) any dead animal, parts of animals, soiled bedding and excreta are removed from its means of transport as soon as practicable.