UK Statutory Instrument
2009
United Kingdom
Aquatic Animal Health (England and Wales) Regulations 2009
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Part 1 — General
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Title and commencement
Extent and application
Interpretation
The competent authority
List of susceptible species and geographic areas declared disease-free
Part 2 — Authorisation and registration requirements
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Application of Part 2
Authorisation
Authorisation conditions for aquaculture production businesses
Authorisation conditions for processing establishments
Application for an authorisation
Amendment of an authorisation
Suspension of an authorisation
Revocation of an authorisation
Registration
Public record of aquaculture production businesses and processing establishments
Transitional provision
Part 3 — Placing on the market
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Application of Part 3
General health requirements
Certification requirements
Additional certification provisions
Disease prevention requirements in respect of transport
Recording of information in respect of transport
Exemption for transport in small containers
Part 3A — Quarantine
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Interpretation of Part 3A
Vector species
Wild aquatic animals
Part 4 — Notification and control of disease outbreaks
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Interpretation of Part 4
Obligation to notify in case of suspicion of a listed disease or increased mortality
Initial designation
Contents and publication of an initial designation
Actions by an inspector in respect of an initial designation
Withdrawal of initial designation
Confirmed designation
Contents and publication of a confirmed designation
Actions by an inspector in respect of a confirmed designation
Withdrawal of confirmed designation
Part 5 — Enforcement, appeals and penalties
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Entry and inspection of land and premises
Search and examination of items on land and premises
Production of documents
Seizure of items
Enforcement notices
Appeals
Obstruction
Offences by bodies corporate
Penalties
Part 6 — Miscellaneous
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Vaccination
Public register of disease-free zones and compartments
Disclosure of information
Service of notices
Repeals, amendments and revocations
Schedules
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Modifications to Article 29
Modifications to Part 1 of Annex 2
Modifications to Part 2 of Annex 2
Modifications to Part A of Annex 3
The Diseases of Fish Act 1937 is repealed.
In section 3(5)(b)(ii) of the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004 ,...
The Diseases of Fish (Control) Regulations 1994 are revoked.
The Fish Health Regulations 1997 are revoked.
In Schedule 1 to the National Assembly for Wales (Transfer...
The Diseases of Fish (Control) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations...
In Schedule 1 to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and...
In Schedule 8 to the Water Act 1973 , omit...
In section 41(1) of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act...
In Part 1 of paragraph 12 of Schedule 4 to...
In section 1(1) of the Import of Live Fish (England...
The Diseases of Fish Act 1983 is repealed.
In the Salmon Act 1986 — (a) omit section 38;...
In the Water Act 1989 — (a) omit paragraphs 3...
In the Environment Act 1995 — (a) in section 2(1)(a)(v)...
Official guidance
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- GOV.UK: freshwater rod and net fishing (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- FSA: shellfish classification (opens in a new tab) from FSA Detailed Guidance
- GOV.UK: marine licensing (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- GOV.UK: fish farm authorisation (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- HSE: fishing (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
- GOV.UK: commercial fishing and fisheries (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Safeguards animal and plant health for the benefit of people, environment and economy. Issues export health certificates, manages disease outbreaks, operates veterinary …
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