Time phases and measures applicable in respect of a vaccination zoneU.K.
15.—(1) Subject to regulation 26, the provisions of the Schedule apply in respect of a vaccination zone in addition to any requirements or restrictions applying in any part of it because that part falls within a protection zone or a surveillance zone.
(2) After 30 days have elapsed since all animals in a vaccination zone specified for vaccination in a decision to undertake a programme of protective vaccination have been vaccinated, the Secretary of State may declare the end of phase 1 and the commencement of phase 2 and the declaration shall specify the date and time it is to take effect.
(3) On completion of the measures in sub-paragraphs (a) to (d) of regulation 26 in every reactor premises in a vaccination zone, the Secretary of State shall declare the end of phase 2 and the commencement of phase 3 and the declaration shall specify the date and time it is to take effect.
(4) Notwithstanding paragraph (3), the Secretary of State may, before completion of those measures in every reactor premises, serve a notice on the occupier of any premises classified as free of disease under regulation 25(3) stating that those premises shall enter phase 3 and phase 3 shall be deemed to have commenced in respect of those premises on such service.
(5) The Secretary of State may declare the end of phase 3 when she is satisfied that disease has been eradicated in England.