Prescribed measures for the eradication or control of noxious weeds
7 Prescribed measures for the eradication or control of noxious weeds
For the purposes of sections 47B(2) and 70B(3) of the Act, the prescribed measure for the eradication or control of the noxious weeds in Column 1 of the table in Schedule 1 is—
the application, in accordance with the product label and directions for use, of a herbicide product that is registered by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, the product label of which allows for the control of the relevant noxious weed, and if that herbicide is delivered through a hand held appliance, the incorporation of a compatible marker dye in the herbicide.
For the purposes of sections 47B(2) and 70B(3) of the Act, the prescribed measure for the eradication or control of the noxious weeds in Column 2 of the table in Schedule 1 is—
the cultivation of the soil by means of turning over the soil in which the noxious weed is located to a depth of not less than 15 centimetres.
For the purposes of sections 47B(2) and 70B(3) of the Act, the prescribed measure for the eradication or control of the noxious weeds in Column 3 of the table in Schedule 1 is—
the removal of the entire noxious weed, including its roots, from the soil.
For the purposes of sections 47B(2) and 70B(3) of the Act, the prescribed measure for the eradication or control of the noxious weeds in Column 4 of the table in Schedule 1 is—
the reduction to mulch of as much of the noxious weed as appears above the soil.
Note
A direction under section 70B(1) or a declaration under section 47A(1) of the Act does not obviate the need to comply with any other laws of Victoria or the Commonwealth.
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