PART 8Amendments to legislation concerning animal health

The Diseases of Poultry (Scotland) Order 200323

1

The Diseases of Poultry (Scotland) Order 200391 is amended as follows.

2

In article 3(1) (interpretation)—

a

after the definition of “Chief Veterinary Officer” insert—

b

omit the definition “Council Directive 92/40/EEC”,

c

in the definition of “Council Directive 92/66/EEC” after “Newcastle disease” insert “, as last amended by Directive (EU) 2018/597 of the European Parliament and of the Council94”, and

d

in the definition of “disinfect”, for “the Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) Order 197895” substitute “the Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) (Scotland) Order 200896”.

3

In article 6(3) (veterinary inquiry as to the existence of a designated disease), for “Annex III of Council Directive 92/40/EEC” substitute “Article 50 of Council Directive 2005/94/EC”.

4

In schedule 1 (premises where a designated disease is suspected or confirmed)—

a

in paragraph 6 (restriction on removal of eggs), for “article 4.2(e) of and Annex I to Council Directive 92/40/EEC” substitute “Article 7(2)(f) of, and Annex III to, Council Directive 2005/94/EC”, and

b

in paragraph 11 (disinfection and restocking), for “Annex II of Council Directive 92/40/EEC” substitute “Annex VI to Council Directive 2005/94/EC”.