Northern Ireland Statutory Rule 2013 Northern Ireland

Disease Control (Standstill) Order (Northern Ireland) 2013

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6 compliance obligations, 1 practical guide · 5 journeys

Who this Act binds

Plus 1 non-business duty on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.

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What this Act requires

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s.art004

Requirement for a licence to move animals

  • Obtain a licence before moving animals from a holding
s.art005

Restriction on the movement of livestock

  • Do not move livestock within 13 days of new arrivals without a licence
s.art006

Change of occupation of premises

  • Provide facilities or care for animals left on premises after change of occupation
s.art008

General licences

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Department must publish general licences to reach affected persons Crown / Minister / Government department
s.art010

Specific licences

  • Follow specific licence conditions and keep records when moving animals
s.art012

Cleansing and disinfection

  • Provide cleansing and disinfection facilities when receiving animals under licence
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s.art001

Citation and commencement

s.art002

Interpretation and application

s.art003

Exception

s.art007

Licences

s.art009

Notices prohibiting movement under a general licence

s.art011

Action in case of default

s.art013

Revocation

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