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Weed Management Act 1999.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Tasmania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the control and eradication of declared weeds and to promote a strategic and sustainable approach to weed management.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Weeds Biodiversity Community management
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consising of 73 sections divided into six Parts, provides for the control and eradication of declared weeds and to promote a strategic and sustainable approach to weed management. In exercising any power or performing any function under this Act, a person is to take into account the desirability of (i) minimising the harmful effect of weeds on the sustainability of Tasmania's productive capacity, natural ecosystems and biodiversity; and (ii) promoting a strategic and sustainable approach to weed management; and (iii) encouraging community involvement in weed management; and (iv) promoting the sharing of responsibility for weed management.

Full text
English
Website
www.thelaw.tas.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Weed Management Regulations 2007.

Legislation | Australia | 2008

Keyword: Weeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX