PART 2

Suspicion of, and infection with, bluetongue

Temporary control zones
13
1
The Scottish Ministers may, on suspicion of bluetongue virus on premises, declare a temporary control zone.
2
If there is suspicion of bluetongue on premises outside Scotland, the Scottish Ministers may declare a temporary control zone in Scotland.
3
The location and size of a temporary control zone is to be such as the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate to prevent the spread of bluetongue.
4
The Scottish Ministers may apply such of the requirements as are referred to in article 12(1)(b) to (e) to premises within a temporary control zone as they consider appropriate.
5
A temporary control zone ceases to exist in any area subsequently incorporated into a control zone or restricted zone.
6
A person must not move any animal, embryo, ovum or semen to or from premises in a temporary control zone except as authorised by a licence granted by the Scottish Ministers.
Art. 13 in force at 24.9.2012, see art. 1(b)