By way of derogation from Article 17, the competent authority may authorise the direct transport of ready-to-lay poultry to a holding or shed of that holding preferably within the protection or the surveillance zone in which there is no other poultry, subject to the following conditions:

1. (a)

   a clinical examination of the poultry and other captive birds in the holding of origin and in particular of those to be moved is carried out by the official veterinarian;

2. (b)

   where appropriate, laboratory tests have been carried out on poultry in the holding of origin in accordance with instructions given by the official veterinarian with favourable results;

3. (c)

   the ready-to-lay poultry is transported in vehicles sealed by the competent authority or under its supervision;

4. (d)

   the holding or shed of destination is placed under official surveillance following the arrival of the ready-to-lay poultry;

5. (e)

   if moved outside the protection or surveillance zone, the poultry shall remain on the holding of destination for at least 21 days.