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Whenever the inspector finds or suspects infectious or contagious disease of animals to exist he shall forthwith make a declaration thereof, in writing over his signature, and shall deliver a copy of such declaration to the occupier of the field, stable, sheds or other premises where the disease is found, and thereupon the said place, with all lands and buildings contiguous thereto and constituting a part of the general premises, shall be deemed to be an infected place until otherwise declared by the Secretary of Health in accordance with the provisions of §§ 661—694 of this title. History —Mar. 14, 1907, p. 85, § 13, eff. July 1, 1907.