S.L. 437.83 Art. 3Plan for eradication of swine fever.

(1) The competent authority shall prepare a plan for the accelerated eradication of swine fever.

(2) Not later than six months after the date of notification of these rules, the status of Malta shall be established under the European Community procedure for the purpose of determining the requirement to submit a plan in accordance with sub-rule (1).

(3) Such plan, which must be carried out over a period of not more than six years, must meet the requirements of rule 4 and be approved in accordance with Article 5(3) of Council Decision 80/ 1096/EEC introducing Community financial measures for the eradication of classical swine fever.

(4) If Malta is not officially swine fever-free upon completion of the measure specified in sub-rules (1), (2), and (3), the Veterinary Services shall prepare a new plan for completing the eradication of the disease.

(5) The period for implementing the new plan shall be such that the total period for implementing the measures specified in the provisions of the sub-rules hereof is of ten years. The new plan must meet the requirements laid down in rule 4 and be approved in accordance with Article 5 (3) of Decision 80/1096/EEC.