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Biosecurity (Notifiable Organisms) Order 2006.

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen., Forestry, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Biological control agents Biosecurity Pests/diseases Plant protection Animal health
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on the 28th day after the date of its notification in the Gazette.
Abstract

This Order declares certain organisms to be notifiable organisms for the purposes of the Biosecurity Act 1993. Organisms listed in the Order may affect livestock, human health, horticulture, forestry, marine environment, etc. Pursuant to section 45(2) of the Biosecurity Act 1993, the Governor-General, acting on the advice and with the consent of the Executive Council, establishes the Biosecurity (Notifiable Organisms) Order 2006. Schedule lists Notifiable organisms of Invasive plants; Organisms affecting crustacea; Organisms affecting honey bees; Organisms affecting marine or freshwater environment; Organisms affecting molluscs and multiple species; Organisms primarily affecting the following issues: birds, cattle, dogs, fish, forestry, horses, horticulture, human health, native ecosystems, pigs, sheep and goats, etc.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.govt.nz

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Repealed by

Biosecurity (Notifiable Organisms) Order, 2010.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2010

Keyword: Biological control agents, Biosecurity, Crustaceans, Fish disease, Freshwater fishes, Marine fishes, Animal health, Aquatic animals, Pests/diseases, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX