Foot and Mouth Disease Regulations (Cap. 67:02)

LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Animals ( Diseases and importation) Chap. 67:02 45 FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE REGULATIONS ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS REGULATION 1. Citation. 2. Interpretation. 3. Notification of outbreak or suspected outbreak of foot and mouth rl.ise::ise. 4. Certificate as to a suspected place. 5. Action if disease is suspected. 6. Rules to be observed on a suspected place. 7. Declaration of infected place. 8. Rules to be observed on an infected place. 9. Valuation and slaugh ter of diseased animals. 10. Rules for an infected area. 11. Cleansing and disinfection of premises for foot and mouth disease. 12. Disinfection of vehicles. 13. Control of movement of animals exposed to infection. 14. Additional restrictions. 15. Penalty. SCHEDULE. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 [Sn b•idiary] L.R .0. 112006 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS 46 Chap. 67:02 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.ti Animals ( Diseases and importation) [Suh~idiary J 60/ 1955. FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE REGULATIONS made under section 13 Citation. 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Foot and Mouth Disease Regulations. Interpretation. 2. In these Regulations Notification of outbreak or suspected outbreak of foot and mouth disease. "infected animal" means an animal affected with foot and mouth disease; "suspected animal" means an animal affected ,vith, or suspected of being affected with, foot and mouth disease; "suspected place" means any premises in which foot and mouth disease exists or is suspected to exist. 3. (1) Eve1y person having in his possession or wider his charge any suspected animal or carcase shall with all practicable speed give notice of the fact of the animal or carcase being or having been so affected or suspected of having been so affected to the constable in charge of the nearest police station, or to the Inspector. (2) Any veterinary surgeon who examines any animal or the carcase of any animal and is of the opinion that or suspects that the animal or carcase is affected with foot and mouth disease or had been so affected when it died or was slaughtered shall with all practicable speed give notice of the affection or suspicion to the constable in charge of the nearest police station or to the Inspector. (3) Eve1y constable, upon receiving such information shall ( a) forthwith transmit such info1mation by telephone or other speedy means to the Inspector; and (h) as soon as may be practicable thereafter confirm in writing to the Inspector the transmission of such information. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Animals ( Diseases and importation) Chap. 67:02 47 Fool and Moulh Disease Regula/ions [Snb•idiary] 4. (1) The Inspector, upon receipt of information pursuant Certificate as to a suspected to reenl,ition 1(1) or h,ivine re,11mn,1hle eronncls for snspe<'.tine riar.e that foot and mouth disease exists or has within fo1ty-six days existed on any premises, shall forthwith cause a ce1tificate in the form set out as Fo1m A in the Schedule to be served on the ko~m/i occupier of any premises whereon the animal is or with respect O c u c. to which the suspicion exists. (2) The Inspector shall immediately after the service of the notice ref erred to in subregulation (1) proceed to the place to which the notice refers and shall there make a full investigation of all the circumstances and shall make a full report thereon to the Chief Technical Officer (Agriculture). (3) For the purposes of his enquiries the Inspector may enter on any part of the premises and collect any specimen he may require for the purposes of diagnosis. The occupier of the premises and the persons in his employment shall render such reasonable assistance to the Inspector as may be required. (4) The Inspector and every person accompanying him shall, before entering any suspected place, put on suitable rubber boots and overall clothing which are capable of being disinfected, and immediately before leaving the premises shall thoroughly disinfect his boots, overall clothing and hands. (5) If the Inspector is satisfied that foot and mouth disease does not exist on premises ce1tified to be a suspected place under subregulation (1), he shall cause notice in the form set out as Form B form H. in the Schedule to he se1ved on the occupier of the premises. Sr.herlnle 5. (1) Where a certificate has been signed by the Inspector Action i f . . disease 1s under regulation 4(1), 1t shall thereupon be unlawful for any person suspected. to move any animal out of the area lying within a radius of five miles from the suspected place or along, over, or across a highway, road or lane in the area except where the movement, being movement enLirely within the area, is necessary or expe<lienl for the detention of the animal. Such movement shall be authorised by a licence in the form set out as Form E in the Schedule, signed by Form E. the Inspector and shall be subject to such conditions as are set Schedule. out in the licence. L.R .0. 112006 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.ti 48 Chap. 67:02 Animals ( Diseases and importation) [Suh~idiary J Fu1111 B. Schedule. Fool and Moulh Disease Regula/ions (2) Dogs and poultry within a suspected area shall be kept under control being ( a) confined to a kennel, pen or other enclosure from which they cannot escape; (h) effectively secured to some fixed object; or ( c) accompanied and led by the owner or some Tf'.sponsihlr. pr.rson clr.p11tr.o hy him. Any dog or poultry not so restrained is liable to seizure and destruction. (3) The Inspector may extend the suspected area by a notice to that effect signed by him and the restrictions mentioned above shall apply f01thwith to the area so extended. The Inspector shall forthwith notify any change in the area to the police officer in charge of the district concerned. (4) The restrictions imposed by this regulation shall remain in operation until the serving of a notice in the form set out as Fo1m B in the Schedule in relation to the suspected place referred to in subregulation (1). Notice of the serving of the form set out as Form B shall be sent to the police officer in charge of the district concerned. ~;!:~~0 /; 0 a 6. (1) Any premises certified to be a suspected place under suspected place. regulation 4(1) shall be subject to the following rules: Rule 1 No cloven hoofed animal shall be moved into or out of a suspected place except under the terms of a licence granted by the Inspector. Rule 2 No horse, ass or mule shall be moved out of a suspected place unless it has been disinfected to the satisfaction of the Inspector and in accordance with a licence granted by the Inspector. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Animals ( Diseases and importation) Chap. 67:02 49 Fool and Moulh Disease Regula/ions [Snb•idiary] Rule 3 No carcase shall be moved out of a suspected place except in accordance with the terms of a licence granted by the Inspector. Rule 4 No live poultry, rabbit, dog, cat or other animal or any portion of the carcase of any such animal or poultry shall be removed out of a suspected place except in accordance with the conditions set out on a licence granted by the Inspector. Rule 5 No fodder, litter, dung, utensil, vehicle or any other thing shall be removed from a suspected place except in accordance with the terms of a licence granted by the Inspector. All liquid manure, urine or shed washings shall be thoroughly disinfected to the satisfaction of the Inspector before being permitted to escape from any shed, yard or other place forming part of a suspected place in which a suspected animal is or has recently been kept. Rule 7 No person other than the Inspector shall enter or leave a suspected place except in accordance with a written permit from the Inspector. Rule 8 Any person whatsoever entering any shed, field or other place forming pa1t of a suspected place shall wear suitable overall clothing and boots which are capable of being disinfected and are approved by the Inspector and shall, before leaving the place, thoroughly cleanse and disinfect the clothing and boots and also his hands. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 L.R .0. 112006 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.ti 50 Chap. 67:02 Animals ( Diseases and importation) [Suh~idiary J Fool and Moulh Disease Regula/ions Rule 9 The lnspector or any valuer or any vetennary surgeon shall, before entering a suspected place, put on suitable overall covering made of rubber or other impervious substance capable of disinfection, and rubber boots and shall, before leaving the suspected place, thoroughly cleanse and disinfect his overall clothing, rubber boots, and hands. Rule JO Where the Inspector so directs, any person on leaving a shed, field or other place in which a suspected animal is, or has recently been kept, shall leave such clothing as the Inspector may direct in the shed, field or other place, and shall thoroughly disinfect his hands and boots. J<.ule 11 Any person attending a suspected animal shall not attend an animal other than a suspected animal except in accordance with a written permit from the Inspector. Rule 12 A receptacle containing an approved disinfectant shall be kept at all exits and at such other places on the suspected place as the Inspector may direct. Rule 13 Milk from any suspected animal shall not be moved from a suspected place. Unless and until such milk has been boiled, it shall not be used for the feeding of animals. Any utensil used for such milk shall be thoroughly sterilised by boiling water or by other means to the satisfaction of the Inspector before any other milk is placed therein. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Animals ( Diseases and importation) Chap. 67:02 51 Fool and Moulh Disease Regula/ions [Snb•idiary] (2) The Inspector may by notice in wtiting to the occupier of a suspected place direct that ( a) such additional rules as may be specified in the notice shall apply to the suspected place; (b) any of the rules prescribed in this regulation shall cease to apply or shall be modified in the manner specified in the notice. 7. (1) Where the Inspector suspects that foot and mouth Declaration of infected place. disease exists on any premises, the notice he is required by SP.C'.tion .:;(1) of thP. A r.t to sign ,mcl to h P. sP.rvP.cl on thP. or.r.11piP.r of the premises shall be in the form set out as Form C in the Form c. , Schedule. Schedule, and the Inspector shall with all practicable speed send a copy of the notice to the Minister for action in accordance with section 5 of the Act. (2) Upon service of the notice the Inspector shall cause nolice of Lhe infecle<l place Lo be prinLe<l in Lhe Gazerre an<l shall inform by telephone or other speedy means the police officer in charge of the district concerned. (3) Subject as provided below and to the provisions of the Act, the rules applied to premises declared under subregulation (1) to be an infected place shall remain in force until such time as a further notice in the form set out as Form D Form D. in the Schedule shall be served on the occupier of the place by the Schedule. Inspector or until an order is made by the Minister under section 5(5) of the Act revoking the notice. 8. Any premises declared to be an infected place under Rules to be observed on an regulation 7(1) shall be subject to the rules set out in regulation 6. infected place. 9. (1) The Inspector shall, as soon as is practicable after the serving of notice in the form set out as Form C in the Schedule ,v:ith respect to any premises, with the approval of the Minister, arrange for, and undertake the valuation and slaughter of all cloven hoofed infected animals and, in his discretion, such other animals in the same field, shed or other place or in the same herd or flock, UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 Valuation and slaughter of di,ca.,cd animals. Form C. Schedule. L.R .0. 112006 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.ti 52 Chap. 67:02 Animals ( Diseases and importation) [Suh~idiary J Rules for an infected area Fool and Moulh Disease Regula/ions or otherwise in contact with infected animals, or in any way exposed to infection vvith foot and mouth disease, and the disposal of the carcases of such animals as may be slaughtered by cremation or by such other means as he may deem advisable and in accordance with these Regulations. (2) Compensation for any animals slaughtered under this regulation shall be payable in accordance with section 11 of the Act. (3) In cases where the Minister does not approve of the slaughter of animals under subregulation (1), any such animals shall be treated in such manner as the Inspector may direct. 10. (1) Any area declared by the Minister under section 5(4) ur um.lt:r St:l;tiuu 6 uf tht: Al;t tu bt: i:tH iufol;ku i:trt:i:t shi:tll bt: subject to the following provisions of this regulation. (2) No animal shall be moved out of an infected area. (3) No animal shall be moved into an infected area except direct to a farm or slaughterhouse situated not less than two milt>.s from an infoc.tt>.cl plar.1\ ancl tht>.n only if ac.c.ompanit>.cl by and in accordance with the conditions of a licence issued by the Inspector. (4) (u) No animal shall be moved within an infected area unless accompanied by and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted by the Inspector. Subject as provided bclovv, the Inspector may grunt u licence if in his opinion the movement is so necessary. ( h) Where the place of destination is other than a slaughterhouse, the animal shaU on anival be detained tor a period of fomteen days. ( c:) No licence shall be granted for the movement of any animal to farm premises or elsewhere for the purposes of sale or exhibition thereon. (d) No licence shall be granted for the movement of any animal within two miles of an infected place. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Animals ( Diseases and importation) Chap. 67:02 53 Fool and Moulh Disease Regula/ions [Snb•idiary] (5) No animal shall graze on any roadside or unenclosed or insufficiently enclosed pasture within any infected area. (6) No animal shall be allowed to stray on any highway, road or unenclosed land within an infected area. Any animal found so doing shall be impounded and kept at the expense of the owner of the animal. (7) No exhibition or sale of animals shall be held in an infected area. (8) ( a) Licences for the movement of animals in accordance with this regulation shall be given by the Inspector in the form set out as Form E in the Schedule. The licence shall set rs·o,rmd.l:il. c 1e u e. forth the conditions under which such movement may be made. ( h) No person shall efface, alter, obliterate or remove or attempt to efface, alter, obliterate or remove any mark painted, stamped or clipped on any animal as required by the conditions of any licence granted under this regulation. (9) Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the movement of animals direct by truck through an infected area from a place outside such an area and to another place outside such area provided any such animals are not untrucked within an infected area. If for any reason any such animal shall be untrucked within the infected area it shall thereupon become subject to regulation 9. (10) No manure, wastement trimmings or other waste material shall be moved from any slaughterhouse or other premises within an infected area except to other premises within the same infected area and then subject to the conditions set out in a permit given by the Inspector. (11) All dogs and poultry within two and one-half miles of an infected place shall be kept under control by being (a) confined to a kennel or other enclosure from which escape is impossible; UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 L.R .0. 112006 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.ti 54 Chap. 67:02 Animals ( Diseases and importation) [Suh~idiary J Cleansing and disinfection of premises for foot and mouth disease. Fool and Moulh Disease Regula/ions (h) effectively secured to some fixed object; or ( c) accompanied and led by the o-.vner or some responsible person deputed by him. Any dog or poultry not so restrained is liable to seizure and destruction. (12) The Inspector may (notwithstanding the existence of any footpath or right of way) prohibit the entry of any person into any field, shed or other place in an infected area after giving notice of the prohibition in writing to the occupier thereof. In such cases the owner or occupier or his servants may enter the premises or place for the purpose of feeding or tending any animals. No other person shall enter the premises or place except with a written licence granted hy the Inspector. Notices shall be affixed or exhibited by the Inspector as he may consider desirable to ensure compliance with the restrictions imposed under this regulation. 11. (1) Eve1y shed or other place in which an infected animal has been kept or has died or been slaughtered shall be disinfected and cleansed as follows: (a) the whole of the interior of the place including the fittings shall he sprayecl hy a clisinfec.tant approved by the Inspector; (h) all dung and other discharges shall be scraped from the walls, fittings and floors, and the shed or other place then swept out. The sweepings and all litter, dung or other things that have been in contact with or used about any animal shall be effectively removed from the shed; and ( c) the floor of the shed or other place and all other partn thereof ,vith which an animal or its droppings or any discharge may have come in contact shall again be thoroughly washed or sprayed with a disinfectant approved by the Inspector. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Animals ( Diseases and importation) Chap. 67:02 55 Fool and Moulh Disease Regula /ions [Snb•idiary] (2) All litter, dung or other things removed from the shed or other place shall be forth,,,ith thoroughly disinfected, burnt or otherwise destroyed to the satisfaction of the Inspector. (3) Where any field or other like place is not capable of being so disinfected and cleansed, it shall be sufficient if the field or place is disinfected and cleansed to the satisfaction of the Inspector. 12. (1) Any cart, van, truck or other vehicle used for the Disinfection of conveyance of any animal or carcase thereof into, within, or vehicles. out ot an mfected area or with respect to which the lnspector shall issue a notice requiring disinfection shall, as soon as practicable after each occasion on which it is so used and before any other animal or any fodder or litter or any other thing intended for use on or about animals is placed therein, be disinfected, cleansed and again disinfected by and at the expense of the person using or the person in charge of the same in the following manner: (a) the floor, roof, sides and ends of the inside of the vehicle and all other parts thereof with which any animal or its droppings or discharges have or may have come in contact, shall be scraped and swept, and the scrapings and the sweepings and all dung, sawdust, litter and other matter shall be effectually removed therefrom; the same parts of the vehicle shall then be thoroughly washed or scrubbed or scoured with water and then be disinfected by being thoroughly coated or washed with a disinfectant approved by the Inspector; (b) the scrapings nnd S\>vccpings of the vehicle and all dung, sawdust, litter, bedding or other matter removed therefrom shall forthwith be well mixed with quicklime and buried or shall be forthwith burnt. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 L.R .0. 112006 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.ti 56 Chap. 67:02 Animals ( Diseases and importation) [Suh~idiary J Control of movement of animals exposed to infection. Form F. Schedule. Form G. Schedule. Fool and Moulh Disease Regula/ions (2) Eve1y crate, box, hamper, loading board, rope, net or other apparatus used in connection with the conveyance of animals as mentioned above shall, on each occasion when the vehicle is required by this regulation to be disinfected, be disinfected by being thoroughly coated, washed or saturated with a disinfectant approved by the Inspector and at the expense of the person in charge of the vehicle. (3) If the owner or person using, or the person in charge of any vehicle or other thing used in connection with the conveyance of an animal as mentioned above, fails to cleanse to the satisfaction of the Inspector the vehicle or thing as required by this regulation or by a notice served by the Inspector, it shall be lawful for the Inspector to cause the vehicle to be cleansed and disinfe<.:Led and lo re<.:over from Lhe owner or person lhe expenses of the cleansing and disinfection as a civil debt. 13. (1) Where the Inspector, as a result of information received, believes that any animal or herd or group of animals have been exposed to infection with foot and mouth disease, or, if he considers it expedient to do so for the purpose of preventing the spread of the disease, he shall serve a notice in the form set out as Fo1m F in the Schedule on the owner or person in charge of the animal or animals. (2) After service of a notice under subregulation (1), it shall not be lawful for any person until the operation of the notice terminates or the notice is withdrawn by the serving of a notice in the f01m set out as Form Gin the Schedule, signed by the Inspector (a) to move any animal into or on to such place; or (h) to permit any animal to which the notice relates to stray out of such place or to come in contact with any other animal. (3) The Inspector may insert in any notice given under this regulation such conditions governing the isolation, housing, pasturage, movement or handling of any animal or group of animals as he may consider expedient. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Animals ( Diseases and importation) Chap. 67:02 57 Fool and Moulh Disease Regula /ions [Snb•idiary] ( 4) In the case where an animal or group of animals may be in such a situation as to make effective isolation impracticable, the Inspector may require that such animal or animals be removed, before the serving of the notice in the form set out as Form E in the Schedule, to such more convenient and isolated place as he may direct. 14. (1) If the Inspector has reasonable grounds for believing that the movement of any person, animal, or thing on to or from any place may be attended with risk of spread of foot and mouth disease or that such animal, place or thing has been exposed to the contamination by such disease, he may for the purpose of preventing the spread of the disease prohibit the movement of any person, animal, or thing on to or from any place, or direct the movement of any person, animal, or thing from any place or impose any condition on any such movement or any requirement in relation to the person, place, animal or thing either in respect of subsequent detention or disinfection or otherwise, by the service of a notice in writing to that effect on such person or on the owner or person in charge of the animal or thing. (2) Any disinfection required by the provisions of a notice under this regulation shall, if so required by the notice, be carried out by and at the expense of the person on whom the notice is served. Form E. Schedule. Additional 1c:st1 i1,,;tiu11:s. 15. Any peISon who contravenes these Regulations or any Penalty. directions lawfully given or the terms of any notice or licence lawfully imposed by or under the authority of these Regulations is liable on summary conviction to a penalty of one thousand dollars. L.R .0. 112006 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.ti 58 Chap. 67:02 Animals ( Diseases and importation) [Suh~idiary J Regu1a11on 4( 1). Regulations 4(5) and 5(4). Fool and Moulh Disease Regula /ions SCHEDULE FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE REGULATIONS CERTIFICATE AS TO A SUSPECTED PLACE I,..... ..... .. ... being the Inspector under the Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act hereby certify that there are reasonable grounds for suspecting the undermentioned premises to be affected with foot and mouth disease. These premises are, until further notice, subject to regulation 6 of the Regulations. Dated this ........... day of ....... . . ....... , 20 ..... . DESCRIPTION OF SUSPECTED PLACE Premises Ward Rules Govermng a Suspected Place (Extract from regulation 6 attached). .FORM B POOT AND MOUTII DIGDAGD RDOULATIONG l nsr>ector County WITHDRAWAL OF CERTIFICATE AS TO A SUSPECTED PLACE To ................................................... of ............................................... ......................................... . from this ............. day of ...... . . ........... , 20 ...... the Certificate dated ............ day of ........ , 20 ...... and served on you by on the .................. day of ........................................ .... . , 20 ...... is hereby withdrawn. Dated this .......... day of .............. 20 ..... . l nspecro, NOTE- Tf the limits of a .suspecter! place have heen extenrlerl hy Notice of the Tn.<pector, this Notice applies to the Suspected Place as so extended. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS www.legalaffairs.gov.ti Animals ( Diseases and importation) Chap. 67:02 59 Fool and Moulh Disease Regula/ions !<'ORM C l'OOT AND MOUTII DISDASC REGULATIONS NOTICE DEFINING AN INFECTED PLACE Whereas on enquiry I suspect that the disease known as foot and mouth disease exists, or has existed at the place or premises known as .................................................. ......... in the County of Now, therefore, I hereby give you notice as the occupier of the aforesaid premises that the place or premises specified in the Schedule below, are hereby declared to be an infected place and are subject to the rules prescribed in regulations 6, 8, 9 and 11 of the Regulations, as set out below. This notice shall remain in force until it is withdrawn by a subsequent notice (Form D) or until an Order is made by the Minister revoking such notice. Datcu this .............. Jay of ................................ , 20 ..... . Premises SCHEDULE Description of Infected Place Ward Rules Governing an Infected Place (Copies of regulations 6, 8, 9 and 11 attached). !<'ORM D FOOT A NT) Mm ITH nrnFA,;F RFrn TT .ATTON!s Inspector County WITHDRAWAL OF NOTICE DEFINING AN INFECTED PLACE Tu ......................... uf ......... . from this ................. day of ............................ .......................... , 20 ...... the Notice dated the ....... day of ................................................... , 20 ...... and served on you by ............... . on the .. .. .. . ... day of ............................... , 20 ...... is hereby withdrawn. Dated this .......... day of .................. , 20 ... Inspector NOTF- Tf the limits nf a.n Infected Place have heen altered hy an Order nf the Minister, this Notice applies to the Infected Place as so altered. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 [Sn b•idiary] Regulations 7(1) and 9(1). Regulation 7(3 ). L.R .0. 112006 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.ti 60 Chap. 67:02 Animals ( Diseases and importation) [Suh~idiary J Regulations 5(1), 10(8) and 11(4) Fool and Moulh Disease Regula/ions .FORM E FOOT AND MOlJTH DTSF.ASF. RFCTlJLATTONS MOVEMENT OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS LICENCE I, the undersigned, hereby authorise the movement of the undermentioned animals or animal products to the place or premises specified in column IV, subject 10 the condawn~ set out on the hack 1/f this licence. Before it is valid this form must be fully completed in all particulars and signed by the Inspector. I II III IV Name and address Number and Name or description Name or description of person to whom description of of the premises of the premises the licence is animals or animal from which the to which the granted pru<lucls lU ~e animals or animal animals ur animal moved products are to be products are to be moved moved Thi5 licence is available. for six days in.duding the day of issue., unless otherwise- specified. The conditions of the licence are set out on the back. They should he carefully read and ohserved. Failure 10 comply ,l'ith these conditions renders a person liahle to sev1•re pmalties. This licence may be cancelled at any time by a notice served by the Inspector to the person whose name appears in column I. Date ................. .... . Inspector CONDITIONS GOVERNJNG TIDS LICENCE l. A licence for movement between different parts of the same farm or holding may, at the discretion of the Inspector, be made valid for use as often as required. Such a licence shall be endoised "occupation licence" uy the Inspector, anu shall remam m force until wnnen cancellat1on ,s given Uy the Inspector. 2. The animals shall be moved by the manner and route specified in the licence. If no special provision is made the animals shall be moved by the nearest available route, and without avoidable delay to the place of destruction specified in the licence, and not elsewhere. 3. The animals shall be kept as far as practicable apart from other animals during the movement. ,1. Where the number of animals moved is less than the number for which the licence was granted, the Inspector shall endoise the licence at Column II for the number of animals actually moved. The licence shall not be valid for any further movements, except a; provided in Condition No. 1. 5. Before movement other than movement between different parts of the same farm animals shall be marked with a lener ''M" on the neck. 6. The licence shall accompany the animals throughout the movement and shall be produced on demand to the Inspector or a constable. 7. The licence, unless marked "occupation licence"-see Condition No. 1-shall be delivered to the nearest Police Station immediately upon arrival of the animals el the place of destination. B. Unless the place of destruction specified in Column N is a place of slaughter, the animals shall on arrival be detained for a period of 14 days from the date of arrival. 9, A1.hlitiuudl :tJ,Jt:-.;idl -.;umlitiuu:,: guvtauiug tlth Jh,;:1;:m;:1;, UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS www.legalaffairs.gov.ti Animals ( Diseases and importation) Chap. 67:02 61 Fool and Moulh Disease Regula /ions FORM F FOOT AND MOlITH DISEASE REGULATIONS NOTICE PROHIBITING MOVEMENT OF ANIMALS To M ..... . ...... d ................................................................ . (nam,· (~f o ,~·n,·1· 01· r1,·1-·son in ,··ha1x,·) (add1·,·.-.,·.s) I, the undersigned, being the Inspector .. .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ..... ... .. ... under the Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act hereby prohibit the movement of the following animals, namely: (dt1scribt• animalsj from or to ... .......... . (descrihefarm,.field, shed, sty or other fJ/ace of detention) and I hereby require you to take notice that under the Foot and Mouth Disease Regulations and consequent on the serving of this notice it. is not. lawful for a.ny person until the ........................ day of ........................................ , 20 ...... or until this notice is withdrawn Date .......... . (fi// in exp if)• date) (a) to move such animal or any other animal from or out of such place as aforesaid; (b) to move any animal on to or into such place; or ( c) to permit any such animal to stray out of such place or to come into contact with any other animal. In addition the above-named animals are subject to such conditions as are ~ct uut iu the S d1c:Uulc: Ucluw Schedule of any Special Conditions of this Notice Inspector FORM G FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE REGULATIONS WITHDRAWAL OF NOTICE PROIIIDITING MOVEMENT OF ANIMALS I, the undersigned, being the Inspector................. . ......... under the Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act hereby withdraw as from the .............. day of ......................................... , 20 ..... . the Notice in the form of rorm r signed by .. .. ........ .. ... .. . . .. and served on you on the ............. day of.... . ......... , 20 ........ prohibiting movement of the animals referred to in that Notice. Date ... Inspector UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 [Sn b•idiary] Regulation 13(1). Regulation 13(2). L.R .0. 112006