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Specified Animal Pathogens Order 2008 (S.I. No. 944 of 2008).

Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Order provides that possession of an animal pathogen specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to this Order, or introduction into an animal of an animal pathogen specified in Parts 1 and 2 of that Schedule, requires a licence from the Secretary of State. It also provides for measures of enforcement and grants powers upon inspectors to order cleansing and disinfection of premises and vehicles.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/uk81124.pdf
Web site
http://www.opsi.gov.uk
Date of text
Notes
Made under the Animal Health Act 1981.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Amended by
Specified Animal Pathogens (Amendment) Order 2009 (S.I. No. 3083 of 2009).
Agriculture, Animals, Environment and Food etc. (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. No. 2897 of 2012).
Repeals
Specified Animal Pathogens Order 1998 (S.I. No. 463 of 1998).
Specified Animal Pathogens (Amendment) (England) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 1506 of 2006).