Amendment of the Avian Influenza (H5N1 in Poultry) (Scotland) Order 20075.
(1)
The Avian Influenza (H5N1 in Poultry) (Scotland) Order 20075 is amended as follows.
(2)
In article 6(1) (establishment of zones on suspicion of avian influenza of subtype H5N1 in poultry)—
(a)
in sub-paragraph (a) omit “and”,
(b)
at the end of sub-paragraph (b) insert—
“, and
(c)
the virus is a significant risk to animal and human health.”.
(3)
In article 8(1) (establishment of a restricted zone on confirmation of avian influenza of subtype H5N1 in poultry)—
(a)
in sub-paragraph (a) omit “and”,
(b)
at the end of sub-paragraph (b) insert—
“, and
(c)
the Chief Veterinary Officer (Scotland) is of the opinion that the virus is a significant risk to animal and human health.”.