The Scotland Act 1998 (Agency Arrangements) (Specification) Order 2008

PART 3 The Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals Order 1974)

1.  In article 4 of the Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals) Order 1974(1) (“the 1974 Order”) (prohibition on landing of animals in Great Britain), paragraphs (3), (4) and (6).

2.  In article 5 of the 1974 Order (detention and isolation in quarantine), paragraphs (2) to (5).

3.  In article 5C of the 1974 Order(2) (release from quarantine in Scotland), paragraphs (1) to (3).

4.  Article 6 of the 1974 Order (vaccination of dogs and cats in quarantine).

5.  In article 7 of the 1974 Order (control of movement of animals after landing), paragraph (3).

6.  In article 9 of the 1974 Order (authorised quarantine premises), paragraphs (1), (2) and (3).

7.  Article 10 of the 1974 Order (authorised carrying agents).

8.  In article 11 of the 1974 Order (records), paragraph (1).

9.  In article 12 of the 1974 Order (detention of animals on board vessels in harbour), paragraph (9).

10.  In article 13 of the 1974 Order (action in case of illegal handling or breach of quarantine), paragraphs (2) and (5).

11.  Article 14 of the 1974 Order (power to destroy imported animals).

(1)

S.I. 1974/2211; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1977/361 and S.S.I. 2003/229. Relevant functions are conferred on “the Minister”, those words being defined in article 2(1) of the Order to mean the Secretary of State in the application of the Order to Scotland. The functions were, in so far as exercisable within devolved competence, transferred to the Scottish Ministers by virtue of section 53 of the Scotland Act 1998 (c. 46).

(2)

Article 5C was inserted by S.S.I. 2003/229.