44.—(1) Where a person fails to comply with a requirement imposed by or under these Regulations, an inspector may take any steps the inspector considers necessary to ensure the requirement is met.
(2) Where a person acts in contravention of a requirement imposed by or under these Regulations, an inspector may take any steps the inspector considers necessary to rectify the situation so as to prevent the spread of disease.
(3) In taking steps under paragraph (1) or (2) an inspector may seize, detain and dispose of any animal moved, kept or otherwise dealt with in contravention of a restriction or requirement imposed by or under these Regulations.
(4) In taking steps under paragraph (2), an inspector may by notice served on any person direct that person to take or refrain from specified action in respect of any place, animal, poultry, vehicle, animal product or other thing.
(5) The person in default shall reimburse any reasonable expenses incurred by the Scottish Ministers or the local authority in taking such steps and any such reimbursement is recoverable.
(6) Any steps taken under this regulation are without prejudice to proceedings for an offence arising out of the default.