Definitions for ch 15
411 Definitions for ch 15
In this chapter—approved biosecurity accreditation scheme means a biosecurity accreditation scheme approved by the chief executive under part 5.approved operator, for an approved biosecurity accreditation scheme, means a person approved, under part 5, to operate an approved biosecurity accreditation scheme.biosecurity accreditation scheme see section 435A.biosecurity accreditation system, of an approved operator of, or an applicant for approval to operate, an approved biosecurity accreditation scheme, means the processes, equipment, personnel and resources developed for operating the scheme.ICA scheme means the national scheme, based on an intergovernmental agreement, that provides for the operational procedures known generally as Interstate Certification Assurance.ICA system, of an applicant, means the processes, equipment, personnel and resources developed for use by the applicant for complying with the requirements of each operational procedure identified in the application.operational procedure means a procedure—
to identify, prevent, minimise or mitigate the biosecurity risks relating to particular biosecurity matter, a carrier of the matter or activities dealing with the matter; and
that, if followed, provides a sound basis for issuing a biosecurity certificate in relation to the matter, carrier or activity.
owner, of a biosecurity accreditation scheme, means a person who has the right to manage, administer and change the scheme.relevant accreditation offence means any of the following offences—
an offence against this Act;
an offence against a repealed Act;
an offence involving the supply or use of a chemical for agricultural purposes, including an offence against a law relating to the supply or use of agricultural chemical products, as defined under the Agvet Code of Queensland applying under the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Queensland) Act 1994;
an offence against a law applying, or that applied, in the Commonwealth, another State or a foreign country if the offence substantially corresponds to an offence mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c).
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