The Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Scotland) Order 2006

PART 1Introduction

1Citation, commencement and extent

2Interpretation

3Scope of the Act and of this Order

4Declarations, licences, notices and designations under this Order

5Controlled zones

PART 2Preventive measures

6Measures to reduce the risk of the transmission of avian influenza

7Surveillance for avian influenza

PART 3Measures on suspicion of avian influenza

8Disapplication of measures to regulated places

9Notification procedures and precautions to be taken where avian influenza is suspected

10Notice of restrictions where avian influenza is suspected on premises

11Derogations from restrictions applicable at suspect premises

12Veterinary inquiries and sampling

13Measures to minimise the risk of the spread of avian influenza from suspect premises

14Restrictions where avian influenza is suspected in transit

15Measures in a temporary movement restriction zone

16Additional restrictions at suspect premises

17Declaration of a temporary control zone around the suspect premises

PART 4Measures on confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza at premises other than regulated places

18Disapplication of measures to regulated places

19Confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza

20Restrictions on confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza

21Tracing of meat and eggs from infected premises

22Measures when poultry meat and eggs have been traced

23Veterinary inquiry at infected premises

24Identification of contact premises

25Restrictions at contact premises

26Declaration of protection, surveillance and restricted zones

27Size of zones

28Measures in protection zones

29Measures in surveillance zones

30Restrictions on trade in things from areas where measures have been disapplied

31Alternative measures where avian influenza is confirmed at a hatchery or in other captive birds on special category premises

32Measures in restricted zones

33Additional measures in protection, surveillance and restricted zones

34Ending of protection, surveillance and restricted zones

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

35Veterinary measures at slaughterhouses

36Veterinary measures where avian influenza is suspected or confirmed in vehicles

37Killing of birds in slaughterhouses

38Poultry meat and by-products in slaughterhouses where disease is suspected or confirmed

39Measures at border inspection posts

40Measures if avian influenza is suspected or confirmed in a vehicle

41Disposal or removal of things which may be contaminated

42Cleansing and disinfection of regulated places and vehicles

43Reintroduction of poultry and other captive birds

44Measures at other premises

PART 6Measures on confirmation of low pathogenic avian influenza

45Confirmation of low pathogenic avian influenza

46Measures when low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed

47Movement of eggs from premises where low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed

48Veterinary surveillance of poultry

49Veterinary surveillance of birds

50Tracing of poultry and eggs

51Identification of contact premises

52Restrictions at contact premises

53Declaration of a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone

54Size of zones

55Measures in low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zones

PART 7Measures to reduce the risk of the spread of influenza viruses of avian origin to other species

56Tests on animals at premises where avian influenza is confirmed

57Killing of mammals

58Movements off the premises

59Measures at other premises

60Additional measures to control the spread of virus in mammals

PART 8General measures on suspicion or confirmation of avian influenza

61Treatment, labelling and movement of meat from poultry from a protection zone

62Poultry and eggs moved to premises outside controlled zones other than for slaughter

63Records at premises to which things are moved

64Egg processing plants

65Cleansing, disinfection and treatment

66Restocking premises

67Surveillance at restocked commercial poultry premises

68Additional measures at restocked commercial poultry premises

69Measures at other restocked premises

70Designation of premises to which things may be moved

71Duty to provide reasonable assistance

72Provision of information

73Records of movements authorised by general licence

74Retention and production of records

75Duty to comply with declarations, licences, notices and designations

76Costs of compliance

77Killing of birds and destruction of things which may be contaminated

78Duty of the local authority to erect signs

PART 9Inspection, enforcement, offences, amendments and revocations

79Redirection of mammals, birds and eggs in transit

80Change of occupation of premises under restriction

81Veterinary investigations

82General powers of inspectors

83Powers of inspectors in case of default

84Offences by bodies corporate etc

85Ignorance of restriction or requirement

87Revocations and amendments

SCHEDULE 1Measures where avian influenza is suspected on premises

1Record of poultry, other captive birds and mammals

2Housing or isolation of poultry and other captive birds

3Prohibition on movement of poultry and other captive birds to and from the premises

4Prohibition on the removal of other things liable to transmit avian influenza

5Prohibition on movement of persons, mammals and vehicles to and from the premises

6Restrictions on the movement of eggs

7A person moving eggs under paragraph 6(a) must ensure that–...

8No person shall tamper with a seal attached under paragraph...

9Disinfection at entrances and exits

SCHEDULE 2Additional measures on premises where highly pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed

1Killing and seizure

2Measures to minimise the risk of spread of avian influenza to wild birds

3Disposal of carcases and eggs

5Cleansing and disinfection

SCHEDULE 3Cleansing and disinfection of premises other than regulated places and of any thing (including any vehicle) on those premises

PART 1General procedures for cleansing, disinfection and treatment

1A person carrying out cleansing, disinfection and treatment (including measures...

2A person using a disinfectant or degreasing agent under this...

3A person cleansing and disinfecting under this Order must ensure...

4A person washing with liquids applied under pressure must avoid...

5A person who has cleansed and disinfected part of any...

6A person carrying out a cleansing or disinfecting procedure must...

7A person who makes such a record must keep it...

PART 2Specific procedures for the cleansing and disinfecting of infected premises

1This Part applies to the cleansing and disinfecting of infected...

2Preliminary cleansing and disinfecting

3A person carrying out a cleansing or disinfection procedure must...

4Following killing– (a) carcases must be sprayed with disinfectant;

5Final cleansing and disinfecting

6All surfaces must be subjected to the following procedures–

PART 3Disinfection of contaminated litter, manure and slurry

1Manure and used bedding must– (a) be steam treated at...

2Slurry must be stored for at least 60 days after...

3Manure, litter and bedding which may be contaminated may, if...

4The transport of such manure, litter or bedding must be...

SCHEDULE 4Measures in a protection zone

1Record keeping and duty to inform the Scottish Ministers of birds' change in health

2The occupier of any such premises must keep a record...

3Every person who is engaged in the transport or marketing...

4The records referred to in paragraphs (2) and (3) must...

5Paragraphs 1 and 3 do not apply to–

6The occupier of any premises in the protection zone must...

7Isolation of poultry and other captive birds

8If birds are kept isolated but not housed, the occupier...

9Disposal of carcases

10Biosecurity measures

11Litter, poultry manure and slurry

12Gatherings of poultry

13Release of game

14Restrictions on the movement of birds, eggs, poultry meat and carcases

15Subject to paragraph 16, no person shall move any poultry,...

16Poultry and eggs may be transported through the protection zone...

17The movements referred to in paragraph 15(a) are the following–...

18Requirements for the transport of poultry from premises in the zone for immediate slaughter at a designated slaughterhouse

19Requirements for the movement of poultry meat from poultry sent to a designated slaughterhouse from premises within the zone

20Requirements for the movement of poultry to a slaughterhouse within the zone from premises outside the zone

21Requirements for the movement of day old chicks hatched from eggs produced in the zone or from eggs which had contact with such eggs

22Requirements for the movement of day old chicks hatched from eggs originating outside the zone

23Requirements for the movement of ready to lay poultry

24Requirements for the movement of hatching eggs from the zone to a designated hatchery or a designated laboratory or institute for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes

25Requirements for the movement of table eggs to a packing centre

26Requirements at slaughterhouses

27Requirements for poultry meat

28Poultry meat from poultry originating outside the zone is subject...

29Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles

30A person who enters or leaves premises by vehicle must...

31Access to prohibited places

32Veterinary surveillance

SCHEDULE 5Measures in Surveillance Zones

1Record keeping and duty to inform the Scottish Ministers of birds' change in health

2The occupier of any such premises must keep a record...

3Every person who is engaged in the transport or marketing...

4The records referred to in paragraphs (2) and (3) must...

5Paragraphs 1 and 3 do not apply to–

6The occupier of any premises in the surveillance zone must...

7Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and mammals onto and off premises

8Biosecurity measures

9Litter, poultry manure and slurry

10Gatherings of poultry

11Release of game

12Restrictions on the movement of poultry and eggs within the surveillance zone

13Paragraph 12 does not apply to the retail distribution of...

14A veterinary inspector must not grant a licence under paragraph...

15A veterinary inspector may license the transport of poultry from...

16Restrictions on the movement of poultry and eggs out of the surveillance zone

17Paragraph 16 does not apply to the retail distribution of...

18Requirements for the transport of poultry from premises in the surveillance zone for immediate slaughter at a designated slaughterhouse

19Requirements for the movement of day-old chicks hatched from eggs produced within the surveillance zone or from eggs which have had contact with such eggs

20Requirements for the movement of day-old chicks hatched from eggs originating outside the protection and surveillance zones

21Requirements for the movement of hatching eggs from the zone to a designated hatchery, or to a designated laboratory or institute for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes

22Requirements for the movement of table eggs to a packing centre

23Requirements for the movement of table eggs to premises for the manufacture of egg products

24Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles

25A person who enters or leaves premises by vehicle must,...

PART 1Measures on premises where low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed

1Record of poultry, other captive birds and mammals

2Housing or isolation of poultry and other captive birds

3Prohibition on movement of poultry and other captive birds to and from the premises

4Movement of poultry or other captive bird to a slaughterhouse

5No person shall remove the seal on a vehicle transporting...

6Any person who transports any bird or any thing which...

7Prohibition on the movement of people, mammals and vehicles and equipment to and from premises

8Restrictions on the movement of eggs

9Disposal of carcases

10Disposal of hatching eggs

11A veterinary inspector may direct, on special category premises, that...

12Tracing of hatching eggs and of poultry from such eggs

13Manure, slurry and bedding

14Destruction or treatment of substances likely to be contaminated

15Other material which may be contaminated

16Killing and seizure

17Disinfection at entrances and exits

PART 2Criteria to be considered by the Scottish Ministers before permitting movements from premises where low pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed

18The criteria to be considered by the Scottish Ministers before...

SCHEDULE 7Measures in a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone

1Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and mammals onto and off premises

2Biosecurity measures

3Litter, poultry manure and slurry

4Gatherings of poultry

5Release of game

6Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and eggs within the zone

7Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and eggs out of the zone

8Paragraphs 6 and 7 do not apply to the retail...

9Requirements for the movement of hatching eggs from the zone to a designated hatchery or a designated laboratory or institute for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes

11Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles

2006 No. 336

ANIMALSANIMAL HEALTH

The Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Scotland) Order 2006

Made7th June 2006

Coming into force1st July 2006

The Scottish Ministers, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 1, 7, 8(1), 11, 15(5), 17(1), 23, 25, 28, 32(2), 35(1), 35(3), 38(1), 83(2), 87(2) and (5)(a) and 88(2) of the Animal Health Act 19811and all other powers enabling them in that behalf, hereby make the following Order: