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Animals (Importation) Act (No. 12 of 1984).

Country/Territory
Norfolk Island (Australia)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1984
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act relating to the importation of animals into Norfolk Island.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health International trade Inspection Authorization/permit Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act provides rules for the importation og animals including birds and fish. Except as provided by this Act, the importation into Norfolk Island of an animal is prohibited. Importation requires a permit to be granted by the Administrator. The Act also provides for the appointment of inspctors and the inspection and/or seizure of imported animals. Nothing in this Act shall render unlawful the importation into Norfolk Island of fish caught in bona fide fishing operations conducted from a vessel operated from Norfolk Island.

Full text
English
Website
www.info.gov.nf

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Animals (Importation) Regulations 1985.

Legislation | Norfolk Island (Australia) | 1985 (2006)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals (Importation of Certain Dog Breeds) Regulations 2004.

Legislation | Norfolk Island (Australia) | 2004 (2006)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade, Authorization/permit, Dangerous animal/harmful animal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX