Part 7

Security of Pathogens and Toxins

Duty to notify Secretary of State before keeping or using dangerous substances
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1
The occupier of any premises must give a notice to the Secretary of State before any dangerous substance is kept or used there.
2
Subsection (1) does not apply to premises in respect of which a notice has previously been given under that subsection (unless it has been withdrawn).
3
The occupier of any premises in respect of which a notice has been given may withdraw the notice if no dangerous substance is kept or used there.
4
A notice under this section must—
a
identify the premises in which the substance is kept or used;
b
identify any building or site of which the premises form part; and
c
contain such other particulars (if any) as may be prescribed.
5
The occupier of any premises in which any dangerous substance is kept or used on the day on which this section comes into force must give a notice under this section before the end of the period of one month beginning with that day.
6
Where—
a
a substance which is kept or used in any premises becomes a dangerous substance by virtue of a modification of Schedule 5, but
b
no other dangerous substance is kept or used there,
the occupier of the premises must give a notice under this section before the end of the period of one month beginning with the day on which that modification comes into force.
Ss. 58-74 applied (with modifications) (19.5.2007) by The Part 7 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Extension to Animal Pathogens) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/926), art. 2, Sch.