PART 6Measures on confirmation of low pathogenic avian influenza
Declaration of a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone55
1
The National Assembly must, on confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer of low pathogenic avian influenza on premises other than regulated places in Wales (and subject to paragraph (4)), declare a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone around the infected premises.
2
The National Assembly must, on confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer of low pathogenic avian influenza in an area of England which is less than 1 kilometre from Wales, declare a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone in Wales.
3
The National Assembly may declare a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone on confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer of low pathogenic avian influenza in an area of Scotland or England which is 1 kilometre or more from Wales.
4
The National Assembly may, on the basis of a risk assessment, decide not to declare a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone if the premises where low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed are—
a
a hatchery; or
b
special category premises.