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Animals Act 1967.

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
1967 (1993)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate and amend the Stock Act 1908.
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal health International trade Authorization/permit Alien species
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, profoundly amended by the Biosecurity Act 1993 and other amending Acts, regulates and places restrictions on the importation of animals and selected animal products. No person shall import or introduce any animal, animal product, animal manure, packing material, fittings, or fodder into New Zealand: (a) Without the written permit of the Minister or of a person authorized by him in that behalf (or pursuant to an exemption given by the Minister by notice under subsection (4B) of this section); or (b) In contravention of any regulations made under this Act; or (c) In contravention of section 14 of this Act. Section 14 prohibits the importation of various (exotic) animals. Section 15 concerns importation of animals for zoological gardens, whereas. Section 21 places restrictions on introduction into New Zealand or possession of any organism.

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References - Legislation

Amended by

Animals Amendment Act 1990 (No. 55 of 1990).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1990

Keyword: Animal health, International trade, Authorization/permit, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals Amendment Act 1991 (No. 95 of 1990).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1991

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Biosecurity Act 1993 (No. 95 of 1993).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1993 (2022)

Keyword: Protected area, Biosecurity, Inspection, Special fund, Early warning system, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, International trade, Institution, Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX