The Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (Scotland) Order 2013

Powers of inspectors

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28.—(1) An inspector entering any premises under article 27 may for the purpose of enforcing this Order—

(a)inspect any animal or article there;

(b)take samples;

(c)carry out any inquiries, examinations or tests;

(d)have access to, inspect and copy any relevant documents or records (in whatever form they are held), and remove them to enable them to be copied;

(e)inspect and check the operation of any computer and any associated apparatus or material that is or has been in use in connection with the records.

(2) Where an inspector has entered premises and it is not reasonably practicable to determine whether documents on those premises are relevant, the inspector may seize them to ascertain whether or not they are relevant.

(3) The inspector may—

(a)take any necessary equipment or vehicle on to the premises; and

(b)be accompanied by such other persons as the inspector considers necessary.