S.L. 437.50 Art. 1Title, scope and applicability.

(1) The title of these rules is the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Control Measures) Rules.

(2) The scope of these rules is to implement the rules found under European Union Council Directive 2003/85/EC regarding measures for the control of foot-and-mouth disease to be taken in the territory of Malta.

(3) These rules set out:

(a) the minimum control measures to be applied in the event of an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, of whatever type of virus;

(b) certain preventative measures aimed at increasing awareness and preparedness of the competent authorities and the farming community for foot-and-mouth disease.

(4) The competent authority shall remain free to take more stringent action in the field covered by these rules.