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The Avian Influenza (Preventive Measures in Zoos) (Scotland) Regulations 2005

Scottish Statutory Instrument 2005 No. 531 — creates 1 criminal offence.

1offences created
0recorded in force
0revoked
Made
28 October 2005
In force from
28 October 2005
Extent
Not stated
Subject
Dogs, animals, hunting and wildlife
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 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 (OJ No L 279, 22.10.2005, p. 75). They require the Scottish Ministers to evaluate the risk of the transmission of avian influenza virus to susceptible birds in zoos and to take appropriate measures to reduce such risk (regulation 4(1) and (2)). Regulation 4(2) provides for the Scottish Ministers to declare avian influenza prevention (zoos) zones or to serve notices of restrictions on premises. Regulation 4(3) sets out the measures which may be applied. Regulation 5 provides for the Scottish Ministers to require vaccination of susceptible birds in zoos if they think necessary. Regulations 6, 7, 8 and 9 deal with the powers of inspectors appointed by the Scottish Ministers and by local authorities, and with penalties and enforcement. A regulatory impact assessment has not been prepared in respect of these Regulations.

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