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Biological Control Act 1987.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for the biological control of pests in Queensland, and for related purposes.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Biological control agents Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Pests/diseases Plant protection
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 October 1987.
Abstract

An Act to make provision for the biological control of pests in Queensland. It consists of 56 sections divided into 9 Parts. Target organisms, which are likely to be controllable by biological means are identified through the procedure set in Part 2 which ends with a declaration of target organisms done by the Queensland Biological Control Authority, established by section 8 of the Act. Part 3 sets the procedure to be followed to identify agent organisms, likely to control target organisms. The procedure is finalized by a declaration of the Queensland Biological Control Authority. Part 5 regulates the release of agent organisms in the environment. Part 7 regulates inquiries to be conducted, on request of the Queensland Biological Control Authority, to investigate the effects of target organisms and agent organisms on humans and on the environment. Part 9 deals with validation provisions relating to changes to name of Council.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.qld.gov.au