Reporting of pest affected plants and plant related products and noxious insects
6 Reporting of pest affected plants and plant related products and noxious insects
A person who knows or has reason to suspect that a plant or plant related product is affected by a pest must—
immediately report the matter to an inspector by the quickest practicable means; and
provide the inspector with such further information as the inspector may reasonably require; and
take all reasonable measures to prevent the spread of the pest. Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty:
in the case of a body corporate—$100 000;
in the case of a natural person—$20 000.
A person who knows or has reason to suspect that noxious insects have appeared on premises (whether or not occupied by the person) must immediately report the matter to an inspector by the quickest practicable means. Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty: $1 250. Expiation fee: $160.
A report is not required under this section with respect to a particular matter if the person knows or reasonably believes that the matter has already been reported to an inspector.
A person who grows, propagates or processes plants or plant related products for profit or gain will, if the plants or plant related products are affected by a pest, be taken to know or have reason to suspect that the plants or plant related products are so affected in the absence of proof to the contrary.
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