Article 6b
The Member States shall apply the provisions of Article 18 of Directive 91/628/EEC to penalise any infringement of the provisions of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The Member States shall notify those provisions to the Commission by 1 May 2004 at the latest and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them." 5. The following is added to section A of Annex I: "5. Before accepting animals, staging points shall: (a) have started the cleansing and disinfection operations within 24 hours following the departure of all animals previously held there in accordance with the provisions of Article 4(3) of this Regulation; (b) have remained clear of animals until the cleansing and disinfection operation is completed to the satisfaction of the official veterinarian."