PART 3

Measures on suspicion of avian influenza

Notification procedures and precautions to be taken where avian influenza is suspected
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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 an 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 an authorised veterinary inspector.
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Words in art. 9(1)(a) substituted (28.6.2013) by The Animal Health (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/173), arts. 1(1), 19(3)
Words in art. 9(2) substituted (28.6.2013) by The Animal Health (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/173), arts. 1(1), 19(3)
Art. 9(3) omitted (29.5.2025) by virtue of The Disease Control (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/108), arts. 1, 2(4)