PART 8General measures on suspicion or confirmation of avian influenza
Designation of premises to which things may be moved70
1
The occupier of the following premises may apply in writing to the Scottish Ministers for them to be designated for the following purposes–
a
a slaughterhouse for the purpose of receiving poultry moved under a licence granted under this Order;
b
a hatchery for the purpose of receiving eggs moved under a licence granted under this Order;
c
an egg packing centre for the purpose of receiving eggs moved under a licence granted under this Order;
d
any premises for the purpose of receiving eggs moved under a licence granted under this Order for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes.
2
The Scottish Ministers may, on such application, if satisfied that the premises are so constructed and operated that the risk of the transmission of avian influenza from them is minimal, make such a designation.
3
The following premises are deemed to be designated under paragraph (1)(d), unless the Scottish Ministers direct otherwise by notice to the occupier of the premises–
a
premises licensed to manufacture or assemble human vaccines under F2regulation 17 of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012;
b
premises authorised to manufacture animal vaccines under Regulation 5 of F3the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013;
c
d
premises licensed under article 4 of F4the Specified Animal Pathogens (Scotland) Order 2009.