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Weeds Management Act 2001.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Northern Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to protect the Territory's economy, community, industry and environment from the adverse impact of weeds.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Weeds Classification/declassification Institution Quarantine Inspection Offences/penalties 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 July 2001.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 42 sections divided into seven Parts, concerns the protection of the Northern Territory from the impact of weeds. It contains provisions on declared and potential weeds (Part 2), the management of weeds (Part 3), the establishment and operation of Weed advisory committees (Part 4), quarantine and cleaning areas (Part 5), weed management officers (Part 6) and on offences and penalties under the Act.

Full text
English
Website
legislation.nt.gov.au

References - Legislation

Repeals

Noxious Weeds Act.

Legislation | Australia | 1963 (1994)

Keyword: Weeds, Inspection, Quarantine, Classification/declassification, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Weeds Management Regulations (SL No. 48 of 2006).

Legislation | Australia | 2006

Keyword: Weeds, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX