Avian Influenza (Preventive Measures in Zoos) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 2990 of 2005).

The Regulations bring into force Commission Decision 2005/744/EC laying down the requirements for the prevention of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by influenza A virus of subtype H5N1 in susceptible birds kept in zoos in the Member States. They require the Secretary of State to evaluate the risk of the transmission and empower him or her to take appropriate measures to reduce such risk and declare avian influenza prevention (zoos) zones or to serve notices of restrictions on premises. The Regulations set out the measures which may be applied. The Secretary of State may require vaccination of susceptible birds in zoos if he or she thinks necessary. Other regulations deal with the powers of inspectors appointed by the Secretary of State and by local authorities and with enforcement.