19.—(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of article 4 of the Diseases of Animals (Ascertainment of Compensation) Order 1959 M1 the market value of a bovine animal or steer, for the purposes of payment of compensation under this Order, is to be determined–
(a)by agreement between the Scottish Ministers and the owner of the animal;
(b)by agreement between 2 valuers, one appointed by the Scottish Ministers and the other by the owner;
(c)by one valuer, appointed jointly by the Scottish Ministers and the owner; or
(d)failing agreement or appointment, by a valuer nominated by the President of the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland M2.
(2) The valuer or valuers must give to the Scottish Ministers and the owner of the animal, a certificate in writing of the value of the animal.
(3) Any valuer appointed or nominated under paragraph (1) must be paid by the Scottish Ministers.
(4) In this article a reference to a valuer shall be construed as a reference to an individual and not to a company or firm or 2 or more persons jointly.
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M2The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland is the corporate body of Scotland's auctioneers and appraisers and was founded in 1926.