S.L. 437.95 Art. 46Period of application of programmes.

(1) Programmes shall continue to be applied until:

(a) the requirements laid down in Schedule V have been fulfilled, and the zone or compartment within the territory of Malta is declared free of the disease; or

(b) the programme is withdrawn, namely if it no longer fulfils its purpose, by the department, or by the Commission.

(2) If the programme is withdrawn as provided for in sub-rule (1)(b), the department shall apply the containment measures in rule 39 from the date of withdrawal of the programme.

SECTION 2

Contingency Plan for Emerging and Exotic Diseases