Control of aquatic organisms affected with disease
14 Control of aquatic organisms affected with disease
If a licensee knows, or ought reasonably to know, that an aquatic organism proposed to be introduced into the licence area is or may be affected with a disease, the licensee must ensure that the aquatic organism is not introduced into the licence area without the prior written approval of the
Minister. Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty: $10 000.
If a licensee knows, or ought reasonably to know, that an aquatic organism being farmed under the licence is or may be affected with a disease, the licensee must ensure that the aquatic organism is not removed from the licence area unless—
it is removed for testing for disease; or
it is removed for disposal (other than disposal by sale or supply to another person); or
it is removed in accordance with the written approval of the
Minister obtained by the licensee. Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty: $10 000.
For the purposes of this regulation, if the mortality rate for aquatic organisms farmed under a licence is unusually high (see regulation 3(2)) and the cause is not immediately apparent, the licensee will be taken to know that the aquatic organisms may be affected with a disease.
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