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Biosecurity Amendment Act 2015.

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Biosecurity Access-to-information Authorization/permit Inspection
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This enters into force on the day after its publication.
Abstract

This Act amends Sections 24E; 110; 142A, 142C and 161 of the Biosecurity Act, 1993. Amendments deal with the following aspects: Section 24E: (Meaning of craft risk management standard); Section 110 amended (Warrant to inspect dwellinghouse, marae, etc.); Section 142A amended (Establishment); Section 142A(5)(a), replace “in the public domain” with “that is publicly available, as defined in section 142C(7)”. Section 142C amended (Access, use, or disclosure); and Section 161 amended (Evidence in proceedings).

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.govt.nz

References - Legislation

Amends

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