Article 1U.K.

Decision 2005/393/EC is amended as follows:

1.

Article 2 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 2Demarcation of restricted zones

Restricted zones shall be demarcated within the global geographical areas listed for zones A, B, C, D, E and F in Annex I.

Exemptions from the exit ban for those restricted zones shall only take place in accordance with Articles 3, 4, 5 and 6.

In the case of restricted zone E, movements of live animals of ruminant species between Spain and Portugal shall be subject to authorisation by the competent authorities concerned on the base of a bilateral agreement.

In the case of restricted zone F, movements of live animals of species susceptible to bluetongue and their semen, ova and embryos within the zone shall be allowed.

Article 2aDerogation from the movement ban in the 20 km zone

By way of derogation from Article 6(1)(c) of Directive 2000/75/EC, the following animals shall be exempted from the ban on movement in the 20 km zone:

  • subject to the approval of the competent veterinary authority, animals for direct slaughter;

  • animals from outside the 20 km zone destined to a holding inside the 20 km zone;

  • subject to the approval of and on the basis of animal health conditions to be laid down by the competent veterinary authority, animals intended to a holding situated in the restricted zone.’

2.

Annex I is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.