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A Member State where susceptible species are present, but where there has not been any observed occurrence of the disease for at least for a period of 10 years before the date of application for the disease-free status despite conditions that are conducive to its clinical expression may be considered disease-free where: basic biosecurity measure conditions have been in place continuously for at least a period of 10 years before the date of application for the disease-free status; infection is not known to be established in wild populations; the implementation of trade and imports conditions to prevent the introduction of the disease into the Member State is effective. A Member State wishing to benefit from a disease-free status, shall submit an application in accordance with Article 49 before1 November 2008. After this date, disease-free status may only be granted in accordance with Part I.2.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-02 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.