- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As made)
This is the original version (as it was originally made).
15.—(1) This article applies where the veterinary inspector has acted under article 14(3).
(2) If the veterinary inspector is satisfied that African horse sickness virus does not exist in any horse or carcase at the slaughterhouse the veterinary inspector must confirm this (orally or otherwise) to the person in charge of the slaughterhouse.
(3) If the presence of African horse sickness virus cannot be ruled out, the veterinary inspector—
(a)may by notice served on the person in charge of the slaughterhouse vary the controls applicable under article 14(2) or imposed by notice under article 14(4); and
(b)may take and have tested samples to establish the presence of that virus at the slaughterhouse(1).
(4) If the Chief Veterinary Officer is satisfied that tests carried out under this article demonstrate that African horse sickness virus is not present in the slaughterhouse the veterinary inspector must confirm this (orally or otherwise) to the person in charge of the slaughterhouse.
(5) Where confirmation is given under paragraph (2) or (4), any—
(a)controls applicable under article 14(2) (and, where applicable, as varied under paragraph (3)(a)) cease to have effect; and
(b)notice served under article 14(4) (and, where applicable, as varied under paragraph (3)(a)) is revoked.
See also the power of the Scottish Ministers under article 17 to declare a temporary control zone.
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Executive Note sets out a brief statement of the purpose of a Scottish Statutory Instrument and provides information about its policy objective and policy implications. They aim to make the Scottish Statutory Instrument accessible to readers who are not legally qualified and accompany any Scottish Statutory Instrument or Draft Scottish Statutory Instrument laid before the Scottish Parliament from July 2005 onwards.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: