The Salmonella in Laying Flocks (Sampling Powers) (Scotland) Regulations 2004

Scottish Statutory Instrument 2004 No. 536 — creates 2 criminal offences.

2offences created

0recorded in force

0revoked

Made: 7 December 2004
In force from: 14 January 2005
Extent: Not stated
Subject: Education, social security, pensions and public services
Made under: European Communities Act 1972

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations) — published with the instrument by the department that made it. © Crown copyright, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

These Regulations, which extend to Scotland only, implement Commission Decision 2004/665/EC concerning a baseline study on the prevalence of Salmonella in flocks of laying hens (O.J. No. L 303, 30.9.04, p.30) in accordance with certain technical specifications referred to in Article 5 of the Commission Decision. The text of the technical specifications can be found in a paper entitled 'Baseline Study on the prevalence of salmonella in laying flocks of Gallus gallus in the EU' to be found at: http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/food/biosafety/salmonella/tech_spec_sanco-34-2004_rev-3_en.pdf These Regulations– a provide for selection of premises for sampling by the Scottish Ministers (regulation 3); b provide powers for inspectors for the purposes of sampling to enter premises, to make inquiries, examine records, take samples and require assistance for the purpose of these Regulations (regulation 4); c set out requirements for notices in writing (regulation 5); d prescribe offences and penalties, including penalties for corporate bodies (regulations 6 and 7); e provide for enforcement by the local authority except where the Scottish Ministers otherwise direct (regulation 8). A Regulatory Impact Assessment has not been prepared for these Regulations.

Offences created by this instrument

Any person who– a intentionally obstructs an inspector or any person assisting an inspector acting in the execution of… regulation 6(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
If any person– a fails to comply with any other requirement imposed on that person under these Regulations; or b… regulation 6(2) · Status not determined · Strict liability

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