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(1) This Order may be cited as the Agriculture, Animals, Environment and Food etc. (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 and comes into force on 24th December 2012.
(2) This Order, except as provided in paragraphs (3) and (4), extends to England and Wales.
(3) Article 43(a) and (c) has the same extent as the Environmental Protection (Controls on Ozone-Depleting Substances) Regulations 2011 .
(4) Article 46(b) extends to the United Kingdom.
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In the Seeds (National Lists of Varieties) Regulations 2001 , in regulation 22 (enforcement)—
(a) re-number the existing provision as paragraph (1); and
(b) after that provision add—
(2) The Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under these Regulations.
In the Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) (England) (No. 3) Order 2003 , in article 10 (enforcement), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under section 73 of the Animal Health Act 1981 relating to this Order.
(1) The Disease Control (England) Order 2003 is amended as follows.
(2) For article 18 substitute—
Cross-border movements of animals into England
(18)
(1) In this article a “ cross-border movement ” means the movement of an animal—
(a) from Scotland into England, where the movement of the animal within Scotland is carried out under the authority of a licence (general or specific) issued by an authority in Scotland which is responsible for issuing licences in relation to the movement of animals; or
(b) from Wales into England, where the movement of the animal within Wales is carried out under the authority of a licence (general or specific) issued by an authority in Wales which is responsible for issuing licences in relation to the movement of animals.
(2) That part of a cross-border movement which is carried out within England is treated as if it were authorised by a general licence under article 12.
(3) But paragraph (2) does not apply in the case of a cross-border movement by a person specified in a notice under article 13(1)(b), if that notice prohibits movements of animals by that person generally or to premises which are the destination of the cross-border movement in question.
(3) In article 22 (enforcement), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under section 73 of the Animal Health Act 1981 relating to this Order.
In the Olive Oil (Marketing Standards) Regulations 2003 , in regulation 3 (enforcement), after paragraph (1) insert—
(1A) The Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under these Regulations.
In the Registration of Establishments (Laying Hens) (England) Regulations 2003 , in regulation 10 (enforcement)—
(a) re-number the existing provision as paragraph (1); and
(b) after that provision add—
(2) The Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under these Regulations.
In the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (England) Order 2006 , in article 59 (enforcement), after paragraph (3) add—
(4) For the purposes of paragraph (2) or where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (3), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under section 73 of the Act relating to this Order.
In the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Control of Vaccination) (England) Regulations 2006 , in regulation 43 (enforcement), after paragraph (3) add—
(4) For the purposes of paragraph (2) or where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (3), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under section 73 of the Act relating to these Regulations.
In the Avian Influenza (Preventive Measures) (England) Regulations 2006 , in regulation 22 (enforcement), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under section 73 of the Act relating to these Regulations.
In the Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (England) (No. 2) Order 2006 , in article 85 (enforcement), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under section 73 of the Act relating to this Order.
In the Avian Influenza (Vaccination) (England) Regulations 2006 , in regulation 23 (enforcement), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under section 73 of the Act relating to these Regulations.
The Salmonella in Turkey Flocks and Slaughter Pigs (Survey Powers) (England) Regulations 2006 are revoked.
In the Avian Influenza (H5N1 in Poultry) (England) Order 2006 , in article 24 (enforcement), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under section 73 of the Act relating to this Order.
In the Avian Influenza (H5N1 in Wild Birds) (England) Order 2006 , in article 25 (enforcement), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under section 73 of the Animal Health Act 1981 relating to this Order.
In the Welfare of Animals (Transport) (England) Order 2006 , in article 29 (enforcement), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under this Order or under section 72 or 73 of the Act relating to this Order.
In the Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) (England) Order 2007 , in article 12 (enforcement), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under section 73 of the Animal Health Act 1981 relating to this Order.
In the Cattle Identification Regulations 2007 —
(a) in regulation 2 (interpretation), in paragraph (1), after the definition of “cattle passport” insert—
“ Commission Regulation ( EC ) No 494/98 ” means Commission Regulation (EC) No 494/98 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97 as regards the application of minimum administrative sanctions in the framework of the system for the identification and registration of bovine animals ;
(b) in regulation 10 (powers of inspectors), for paragraph (1)(c) substitute—
(c) Commission Regulation (EC) No 494/98 ;
(c) in regulation 12 (slaughter of unmarked animals), omit “the veterinary authority and”; and
(d) in regulation 16 (enforcement), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under these Regulations.
In the Tuberculosis (England) Order 2007 , in article 23 (enforcement), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under section 73 of the Act relating to this Order.
In the Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007 , in regulation 8 (prosecutions), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under these Regulations.
In the Zoonoses (Monitoring) (England) Regulations 2007 , in regulation 8 (enforcement), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under these Regulations.
(1) The Control of Salmonella in Poultry Order 2007 is amended as follows.
(2) In article 2 (interpretation), after the definition of “chick” insert—
“ Commission Regulation ( EU ) No 200/2010 ” means Commission Regulation (EU) No 200/2010 implementing Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 as regards a Union target for the reduction of the prevalence of Salmonella serotypes in adult breeding flocks of Gallus gallus ;
“ Commission Regulation (EU) No 517/2011 ” means Commission Regulation (EU) No 517/2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 as regards a Union target for the reduction of the prevalence of certain Salmonella serotypes in laying hens of Gallus gallus and amending Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 and Commission Regulation (EU) No 200/2010 ;
(3) In article 3 (competent authority), for paragraphs (a) and (b) (but not the “and” at the end) substitute—
(a) Commission Regulation (EU) No 200/2010;
(b) Commission Regulation (EU) No 517/2011;
(4) In article 13 (enforcement), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under section 73 of the Animal Health Act 1981 relating to this Order.
(5) In the Schedule—
(a) in paragraph 8 (method of sampling during the laying period)—
(i) for “Commission Regulation (EC) No 1003/2005 ” substitute “ Commission Regulation (EU) No 200/2010 ” , and
(ii) for “Commission Regulation (EC) No 1168/2006 ” substitute “ Commission Regulation (EU) No 517/2011 ” ; and
(b) in paragraph 12 (duties on the person in charge of a laboratory)—
(i) in sub-paragraph (3)(a), for “3.1.2 of the Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1003/2005 ” substitute “ 3.1.3 of the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 200/2010 ” ,
(ii) in sub-paragraph (3)(b), for “3.1.3” substitute “ 3.1.4 ” , and
(iii) in sub-paragraph (4)(a), for “Commission Regulation (EC) No 1168/2006 ” substitute “ Commission Regulation (EU) No 517/2011 ” .
In the Products of Animal Origin (Disease Control) (England) Regulations 2008 , in regulation 24 (enforcement)—
(a) re-number the existing provision as paragraph (1); and
(b) after that provision add—
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(a) or where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (1)(b), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under section 73 of the Act relating to these Regulations.
In the Specified Animal Pathogens Order 2008 , in article 11 (enforcement)—
(a) re-number the existing provision as paragraph (1); and
(b) after that provision add—
(2) The Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under section 73 of the Animal Health Act 1981 relating to this Order.
In the Bluetongue Regulations 2008 —
(a) in regulation 27 (enforcement), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under these Regulations.
(b) in regulation 30(4) (publication of first review report), for “the end of” to the end substitute “ 24th August 2017 ” .
In the Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) Regulations 2009 , in regulation 12 (enforcement), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) The Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under these Regulations.
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In the Control of Salmonella in Broiler Flocks Order 2009 —
(a) in article 2 (interpretation), after the definition of “broiler flock” insert—
“ Commission Regulation (EU) No 200/2012 ” means Commission Regulation (EU) No 200/2012 concerning a Union target for the reduction of Salmonella enteritidis and Salmonella typhimurium in flocks of broilers, as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 ;
(b) in article 3 (competent authority), for paragraph (a) (but not the “and” at the end) substitute—
(a) Commission Regulation (EU) No 200/2012;
(c) in article 5 (sampling), in paragraph (1)—
(i) for “Regulation (EC) No 646/2007 ” substitute “ Commission Regulation (EU) No 200/2012 ” ,
(ii) for “3.1” substitute “ 2.2.4 ” , and
(iii) for “ “express post”” substitute “ “express mail” ” ;
(d) in article 8 (duties of the person in charge of a laboratory), for “Regulation (EC) No 646/2007 ” substitute “ Commission Regulation (EU) No 200/2012 ” ; and
(e) in article 14 (enforcement), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under section 73 of the Animal Health Act 1981 relating to this Order.
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In the Swine Vesicular Disease Regulations 2009 , in regulation 45 (enforcement), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under these Regulations.
In the Eggs and Chicks (England) Regulations 2009 , in regulation 17 (enforcement), after paragraph (3) insert—
(3A) The Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under these Regulations.
In the Sheep and Goats (Records, Identification and Movement) (England) Order 2009 , in article 41 (enforcement), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under section 73 of the Animal Health Act 1981 relating to this Order.
In the Control of Salmonella in Turkey Flocks Order 2009 —
(a) in article 2 (interpretation), omit paragraph (2)(b);
(b) in article 3 (competent authority), omit paragraph (b); and
(c) in article 13 (enforcement), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under section 73 of the Animal Health Act 1981 relating to this Order.
(1) The Agriculture (Cross compliance) (No. 2) Regulations 2009 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 5 (competent control authorities), after paragraph (4) add—
(5) The Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under these Regulations.
(3) In Schedule 1 (standards of good agricultural and environmental condition)—
(a) for paragraph 3(2) (disapplication of prohibition on overgrazing and unsuitable supplementary feeding) substitute—
(2) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to the extent that the Secretary of State has, for reasons relating to the benefit of the environment, given a claimant written permission to do anything that would otherwise be prohibited by that sub-paragraph.
(b) in paragraph 5 (management of land not in agricultural production)—
(i) after sub-paragraph (4) insert—
(4A) Sub-paragraph (4) does not apply to the extent that the Secretary of State has, for reasons relating to the benefit of the environment, given the claimant written permission not to do anything the claimant would otherwise be required to do by that sub-paragraph.
(ii) for sub-paragraph (10) (disapplication of certain provisions relating to management of land not in agricultural production) substitute—
(10) Sub-paragraphs (5), (6) and (7) do not apply to the extent that the Secretary of State has, for reasons relating to the benefit of the environment, given the claimant or person (as the case may be) written permission to do anything that would otherwise be prohibited by any of those sub-paragraphs.
(c) for paragraph 6(2) (disapplication of obligation to take all reasonable steps to prevent the spread of specified weeds) substitute—
(2) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to the extent that the Secretary of State has, for reasons relating to the benefit of the environment, given the claimant written permission not to take all such reasonable steps in relation to any of the weeds listed.
In the Poultry Compartments (England) Order 2010 , in article 4(1)(a)—
(a) for “certified” substitute “ approved ” ; and
(b) for “certification” substitute “ approval ” .
In the Animal Gatherings Order 2010 , in article 13 (enforcement), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under section 73 of the Animal Health Act 1981 relating to this Order.
In the Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (England) Regulations 2010 , in regulation 20 (enforcement), after paragraph (4) add—
(5) For the purposes of paragraph (1) or where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (4), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under these Regulations.
In the Beef and Veal Labelling Regulations 2010 , in regulation 3 (the enforcement authorities), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) The Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under these Regulations.
(1) The Poultrymeat (England) Regulations 2011 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 9 (enforcement), after paragraph (4) insert—
(4A) The Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under these Regulations.
(3) In regulation 11 (powers of entry)—
(a) in paragraph (1), for “enter any premises” substitute “ , on giving reasonable notice, enter premises (except premises used wholly or mainly as a private dwellinghouse) ” ;
(b) after paragraph (1) insert—
(1A) The requirement to give notice does not apply—
(a) where reasonable efforts to agree an appointment have failed;
(b) where an authorised officer reasonably believes that giving notice would defeat the object of the entry;
(c) where an officer has a reasonable suspicion of a breach of these Regulations; or
(d) in an emergency.
(c) omit paragraph (4); and
(d) in paragraph (12)(a), for “one month” substitute “ three months ” .
In the Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2011 , in regulation 21 (enforcement authority), after paragraph (2) insert—
(2A) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(c) or where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under these Regulations.
In the Trade in Animals and Related Products Regulations 2011 , in regulation 32 (enforcement), after paragraph (5) insert—
(5A) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(a) or where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (5), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under these Regulations.
In the Energy Information Regulations 2011 , in regulation 4 (enforcement), after paragraph (3) add—
(4) The Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under these Regulations.
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In the Pigs (Records, Identification and Movement) Order 2011 , in article 25 (enforcement), after paragraph (2) insert—
(2A) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under section 73 of the Animal Health Act 1981 relating to this Order.
In the Non-Commercial Movement of Pet Animals Order 2011 , in article 13 (enforcement authority), after paragraph (2) add—
(3) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under paragraph (2), the Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under this Order.
In the Wine Regulations 2011 —
(a) in regulation 3 (official functions and enforcement), after paragraph (8) insert—
(8A) The Secretary of State may delegate to the Director of Public Prosecutions functions in relation to the prosecution of an offence under these Regulations.
(b) in regulation 9 (warrant), in paragraph (1), for “the authorised officer” substitute “ an authorised officer ” .
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