PART 4

Exports

Exports
22
1
A person must not export to a third country any animal, embryo, ovum or semen unless it complies with the Commission Regulation.
2
An inspector who has reasonable cause to suspect that a person intends to export any animal, embryo, ovum or semen in contravention of this article may by notice served on that person, that person’s representative or the person appearing to be in charge of the animal, embryo, ovum or semen—
a
prohibit that export; and
b
require the person on whom the notice is served—
i
to take the animal, embryo, ovum or semen to such places as may be specified in the notice; and
ii
to take such further action in relation to it as may be specified in the notice.
3
If a notice served under paragraph (2) is not complied with, an inspector may seize any animal or thing to which it relates.
4
It is an offence against the Animal Health Act 1981 for a person to fail to comply with paragraph (1) or a notice served under paragraph (2).
Art. 22 in force at 24.9.2012, see art. 1(b)