
1 
This Order may be cited as the Bluetongue (Scotland) Amendment Order 2012 and comes into force on 5th June 2012.
2 
For article 8 (reporting requirement under bluetongue surveillance programmes) of the Bluetongue (Scotland) Order 2008 substitute—“
8. 
It is an offence against the Animal Health Act 1981 for the owner or keeper of an animal, or a veterinarian, not to promptly report any suspicion of bluetongue in accordance with point 2.1 of Annex 1 to the Commission Regulation.”.
RICHARD LOCHHEAD
A member of the Scottish Executive
St Andrew’s House,
Edinburgh
31st May 2012