Duty to notify presence of notifiable biosecurity matter
30 Duty to notify presence of notifiable biosecurity matter
A person who becomes aware of, or reasonably suspects, the presence of notifiable biosecurity matter, has a duty to immediately notify the presence in the way prescribed by regulation.
However, the duty arises only if the person—
is the owner, occupier or person in charge of, or has possession of, premises, a carrier or other thing where the notifiable biosecurity matter is present or suspected of being present; or
becomes aware of, or suspects, the presence of the notifiable biosecurity matter as a result of a consultation or other work carried out in relation to premises, a carrier or other thing in the person’s professional capacity; or
is a person prescribed by regulation.
This provision refers to the regulations (prescribed by regulation
). Made under this Act:
- Biosecurity (National Livestock Identification System) Regulation 2025 · under s 234
- Biosecurity Regulation 2025 · under s 234
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