19.—(1) The Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Scotland) Order 2006(1) is amended in accordance with this article.
(2) In article 2 (interpretation)—
(a)omit the definition of “Chief Veterinary Officer (Scotland)”;
(b)omit the definition of “the Divisional Veterinary Manager”; and
(c)insert after the definition of “the Act”—
““authorised veterinary inspector” means a veterinary inspector authorised by the Scottish Ministers to receive information about birds or carcases infected with avian influenza or suspected of being infected with avian influenza;”.
(3) In articles 9(1)(a) and (2) (notification procedures and precautions to be taken where avian influenza is suspected), 63(1) (records at premises to which things are moved) and 68(3) (additional measures at restocked commercial poultry premises) for “the Divisional Veterinary Manager” in each place where it occurs substitute “an authorised veterinary inspector”.