The Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Scotland) Order 2006

Notification procedures and precautions to be taken where avian influenza is suspectedS

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9.—(1) A person who has in that person's possession or charge any bird or carcase which that person knows, or ought reasonable to know, has avian influenza must–

(a)immediately notify [F1an authorised veterinary inspector]; and

(b)take all reasonable steps to ensure that the restrictions and requirements set out in Schedule 1 are complied with.

(2) A person who examines or inspects any bird or carcase or who analyses any sample taken from any bird or carcase and who suspects the presence of avian influenza in the bird, carcase or sample must immediately inform [F2an authorised veterinary inspector].

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