PART 5Measures on suspicion or confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza in regulated places and vehicles

Veterinary measures at slaughterhouses35

1

The Scottish Ministers must, if they suspect that highly pathogenic avian influenza exists at any slaughterhouse or have confirmed that it exists there–

a

serve a notice on the occupier of the slaughterhouse informing the occupier; and

b

ensure that a veterinary inquiry is carried out at the slaughterhouse.

2

No person shall move poultry from any slaughterhouse where highly pathogenic avian influenza is suspected or has been confirmed.