Clearance of certain fish farms – Gyrodactylus [F1salaris]
33.—(1) This regulation applies where the competent authority has made an initial designation under regulation 24(1) or a confirmed designation under regulation 28(1) in relation to infection with Gyrodactylus salaris.
(2) An inspector may by written notice direct a person to–
(a)withdraw all aquatic animals from the waters of the farm;
(b)drain, clean and disinfect all pools and cages in the farm;
(c)destroy all–
(i)dead aquatic animals;
(ii)live aquatic animals withdrawn from the farm which show clinical signs of the disease known as gyrodactylosis caused by Gyrodactylus salaris;
(iii)live aquatic animals withdrawn from the farm which show signs of the presence of Gyrodactylus salaris;
(d)clean and disinfect or destroy equipment, material or substances liable to be contaminated with Gyrodactylus salaris;
(e)obtain the prior written consent of the competent authority before repopulating the farm.
(3) It is an offence not to comply with a requirement imposed under paragraph (2).
Textual Amendments
F1Word in reg. 33 heading substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Aquaculture and Fisheries (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/393), regs. 1(2), 2(5)