Powers of inspectors18

1

An inspector performing a function under these Regulations may—

a

mark any bird or other thing for identification purposes; and

b

require, by notice, the person in charge of any vehicle or equipment to cleanse and disinfect it.

2

A veterinary inspector or an inspector acting under his or her direction may, when performing functions under these Regulations—

a

cleanse and disinfect any part of premises or any thing on those premises;

b

require, by notice, the occupier of any premises to cleanse and disinfect any part of those premises or any thing on those premises;

c

require, by notice, the occupier of any premises or the keeper of any poultry or other captive bird—

i

to keep or isolate any poultry, other captive bird or animal in a specified place;

ii

to separate any poultry, other captive bird or animal from any other animal or bird.

3

The following provisions of the Act apply as if these Regulations were an Order made under the Act—

a

section 63 (general powers of inspectors);

b

section 64 (powers of inspectors as to poultry);

c

section 64A M1 (powers of inspectors relating to F1retained EU law), and

d

section 65(1) to (3) (power to detain vessels and aircraft).