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In forceCarrying out tests on samples
Volume 2Chapters 7 to 11 (sections 404 to 645), Endnotes
Chapter 10Governance and officials
Part 4Biosecurity officers and biosecurity enforcement officers
Division 2Functions and powers
Subdivision AGeneral
554 Carrying out tests on samples
(1)
If a biosecurity officer has power under this Act to carry out tests on any samples, the officer may:
(a)
carry out tests that result in the destruction, or reduce the value, of the samples or of a package or goods associated with the samples; or
(b)
arrange for another person with appropriate qualifications or expertise to carry out such tests.
(2)
The regulations may make provision in relation to the storage of samples on which tests may be carried out under this Act.
Regulations
This provision refers to the regulations (The regulations may make
). Made under this Act:
- Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Port of Melbourne) Determination 2019 · Legislative Instrument · under s 229(1)
- Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Port of Sydney) Determination 2019 · Legislative Instrument · under s 229(1)
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandumSecond reading speech
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