The Sheep and Goats Spongiform Encephalopathy Regulations 1998

Interpretation

2.   In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—

• “the appropriate Minister” means, in relation to England, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, and in relation to Scotland or to Wales, the Secretary of State;

• “the Commission Decision” means Commission Decision 98/272/EEC(1) on epidemio-surveillance for transmissible spongiform encephalopathies;

• “the disease” means any transmissible spongiform encephalopathy in sheep and goats;

• “the Minister” means, in relation to the whole of Great Britain, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food;

• “premises” means any place (including any structure or vehicle) in which sheep or goats may be grazed, handled, held or kept;

• “the Sheep and Goats Order” means the Sheep and Goats Spongiform Encephalopathy Order 1998(2);

• “transmissible spongiform encephalopathy” has the same meaning in these Regulations as in the Commission Decision; and

• “veterinary inspector” means a veterinary inspector appointed by the appropriate Minister.

(1)

OJ No. L122, 24.4.98, p.59.

(2)

S.I. 1998/1645.