Extension of the power to cause vaccination

7.  Notwithstanding section 16(1) of the Act, the National Assembly may cause vaccination of poultry or captive birds which do not fall within that section where they are in a vaccination zone or within premises which are the subject of a vaccination notice and the following provisions of the Act apply as if such vaccination was carried out in exercise of the power in section 16(1)—

(a) sub-sections 16(2) to 16(17)(1) (treatment after exposure to infection);

(b) section 16A(2) (slaughter of vaccinated animals); and

(c) section 62A(3) (slaughter: power of entry).

(1)

Section 16 was amended by the Animal Health Act 2002 (c. 42), section 7.

(2)

Section 16A was inserted by the Animal Health Act 2002 (c. 42), section 5.

(3)

Section 62A was inserted by the Animal Health Act 2002 (c. 42), section 8.