S.L. 437.95 Art. 40Control of diseases listed in Part II of Schedule IV in wild aquatic animals.

(1) Where wild aquatic animals are infected or suspected of being infected with exotic diseases listed in Part II of Schedule

IV, the department shall monitor the situation, and take measures to reduce and, as far as possible, to prevent the further spreading of the disease.

(2) Where wild aquatic animals are infected or suspected of being infected with non-exotic diseases listed in Part II of Schedule IV in a zone or compartment within the territory of Malta declared free of that disease, the department shall also monitor the situation and take measures to reduce, and as far as possible, to prevent the further spreading of the disease.

(3) The department shall inform the Commission and the other Member States within the Committee referred to in rule 62(1) of the measures they have taken in accordance with sub-rules (1) and

(2) hereof.

SECTION 6

Control Measures in case of Emerging Diseases