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In forceStrict liability offence—contravening requirement to allow accredited veterinarian etc. to accompany eligible live animals during transport to overseas destination
Chapter 9Powers and officials
Part 5Accredited veterinarians and approved export programs
Division 3Offences and civil penalty provisions
319 Strict liability offence—contravening requirement to allow accredited veterinarian etc. to accompany eligible live animals during transport to overseas destination
A person commits an offence of strict liability if:
(a)
under the rules, the person is required to allow an accredited veterinarian or an authorised officer to accompany eligible live animals during their transport from Australia to their overseas destination in connection with an approved export program; and
(b)
the person contravenes the requirement.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
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