(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order provides for the coming into force on 14th January 2003 of the following provisions of the Animal Health Act 2002 (c. 42)—
| Provisions of the Animal Health Act 2002 | Subject Matter |
|---|---|
| Section 1 | Foot-and-mouth disease |
| Section 2 | Extension of power to slaughter |
| Section 3 | Disease control (slaughter) protocol |
| Section 4 | Explanation of preventive slaughter |
| Section 5 | Slaughter of vaccinated animals |
| Section 6 | Scrapie |
| Section 7 | Treatment: power of entry |
| Section 8 | Slaughter: power of entry |
| Section 9 | Tests and samples: power of entry |
| Section 10 | Inspection of vehicles |
| Section 11 | Obstruction |
| Section 12 | Deliberate infection of animals |
| Section 13 | Penalties for certain summary offences |
| Section 14 | Prosecutions: time limit |
| Section 15 | Duty to consider vaccination |
| Section 17 | Annual review of import controls |
| Schedule | Scrapie |
In addition section 16 of the Animal Health Act 2002 (which relates to bio security guidance) is brought into force on 1st July 2003 and section 18 of that Act (which relates to the National contingency plan) is brought into force on 24th March 2003.