{"id":"qld:sl-2018-0147","name":"Nature Conservation (Estuarine Crocodile) Conservation Plan 2018","slug":"nature-conservation-estuarine-crocodile-conservation-plan-2018","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"147 of 2018","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":174799,"registerId":"qld-qld:sl-2018-0147-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1 Short title\n\nThis conservation plan may be cited as the Nature Conservation (Estuarine Crocodile) Conservation Plan 2018 .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relationship with declared management intent— Act , s 121","content":"### sec.2 Relationship with declared management intent— Act , s 121\n\nSection 121 (2) of the Act does not apply to this plan.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purposes of plan","content":"### sec.3 Purposes of plan\n\nThe purposes of this plan are to—\nconserve viable populations of estuarine crocodiles in the wild; and\nprotect humans from problem crocodiles; and\nprevent the loss of aquaculture fisheries resources, stock and working dogs from problem crocodile attacks; and\nensure the commercial use of estuarine crocodiles is ecologically sustainable.\n- (a) conserve viable populations of estuarine crocodiles in the wild; and\n- (b) protect humans from problem crocodiles; and\n- (c) prevent the loss of aquaculture fisheries resources, stock and working dogs from problem crocodile attacks; and\n- (d) ensure the commercial use of estuarine crocodiles is ecologically sustainable.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"### sec.4 Interpretation\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 1 defines particular terms used in this plan.\nSubject to subsection (1) , and unless this plan provides otherwise, terms used in this plan have the same meaning as they have in the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 .\ns 4 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.4-ssec.1) The dictionary in schedule 1 defines particular terms used in this plan.\n(sec.4-ssec.2) Subject to subsection (1) , and unless this plan provides otherwise, terms used in this plan have the same meaning as they have in the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 .","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of problem crocodile","content":"### sec.5 Meaning of problem crocodile\n\nAn estuarine crocodile in the wild is a problem crocodile if the chief executive considers the crocodile is, or is likely to become, a danger to humans.\nAlso, an estuarine crocodile in the wild is a problem crocodile if—\nthe crocodile has passed over, through or under a crocodile prevention barrier on land, other than land in a protected area, on which aquaculture fisheries resources, stock or a working dog normally live; and\nthe chief executive considers the crocodile is, or is likely to become, a danger to the aquaculture fisheries resources, stock or working dog.\nWithout limiting subsection (1) , the chief executive may consider an estuarine crocodile is, or is likely to become, a danger to humans if—\nthe crocodile has attacked, is about to attack, or is behaving aggressively towards, a person; or\nthe chief executive reasonably believes the nature of the crocodile’s location or behaviour makes the crocodile a threat, or a potential threat, to the safety or wellbeing of humans.\nAn estuarine crocodile is in an urban area, or a public area commonly used by persons for recreation and in which estuarine crocodiles do not normally live, and has been in the area for an extended period or is frequently in the area.\nWithout limiting subsection (2) (b) , the chief executive may consider an estuarine crocodile is, or is likely to become, a danger to aquaculture fisheries resources, stock or a working dog if the crocodile has attacked, is about to attack, or is behaving aggressively towards, the aquaculture fisheries resources, stock or working dog.\nIn this section—\ncrocodile prevention barrier means a barrier that is reasonably likely to prevent crocodiles from passing over, through or under it.\n(sec.5-ssec.1) An estuarine crocodile in the wild is a problem crocodile if the chief executive considers the crocodile is, or is likely to become, a danger to humans.\n(sec.5-ssec.2) Also, an estuarine crocodile in the wild is a problem crocodile if— the crocodile has passed over, through or under a crocodile prevention barrier on land, other than land in a protected area, on which aquaculture fisheries resources, stock or a working dog normally live; and the chief executive considers the crocodile is, or is likely to become, a danger to the aquaculture fisheries resources, stock or working dog.\n(sec.5-ssec.3) Without limiting subsection (1) , the chief executive may consider an estuarine crocodile is, or is likely to become, a danger to humans if— the crocodile has attacked, is about to attack, or is behaving aggressively towards, a person; or the chief executive reasonably believes the nature of the crocodile’s location or behaviour makes the crocodile a threat, or a potential threat, to the safety or wellbeing of humans. An estuarine crocodile is in an urban area, or a public area commonly used by persons for recreation and in which estuarine crocodiles do not normally live, and has been in the area for an extended period or is frequently in the area.\n(sec.5-ssec.4) Without limiting subsection (2) (b) , the chief executive may consider an estuarine crocodile is, or is likely to become, a danger to aquaculture fisheries resources, stock or a working dog if the crocodile has attacked, is about to attack, or is behaving aggressively towards, the aquaculture fisheries resources, stock or working dog.\n(sec.5-ssec.5) In this section— crocodile prevention barrier means a barrier that is reasonably likely to prevent crocodiles from passing over, through or under it.\n- (a) the crocodile has passed over, through or under a crocodile prevention barrier on land, other than land in a protected area, on which aquaculture fisheries resources, stock or a working dog normally live; and\n- (b) the chief executive considers the crocodile is, or is likely to become, a danger to the aquaculture fisheries resources, stock or working dog.\n- (a) the crocodile has attacked, is about to attack, or is behaving aggressively towards, a person; or\n- (b) the chief executive reasonably believes the nature of the crocodile’s location or behaviour makes the crocodile a threat, or a potential threat, to the safety or wellbeing of humans. Example for paragraph (b) — An estuarine crocodile is in an urban area, or a public area commonly used by persons for recreation and in which estuarine crocodiles do not normally live, and has been in the area for an extended period or is frequently in the area.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Problem crocodiles","content":"# Problem crocodiles","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Scheme for giving problem crocodiles to Queensland crocodile keepers","content":"## Scheme for giving problem crocodiles to Queensland crocodile keepers","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Establishing scheme","content":"### sec.6 Establishing scheme\n\nThe chief executive may establish a scheme for giving problem crocodiles to eligible Queensland crocodile keepers.\nThe chief executive must ensure the scheme—\ngives all Queensland crocodile keepers the same opportunity to become eligible to obtain a problem crocodile under the scheme; and\nallows a Queensland crocodile keeper to become eligible to obtain a problem crocodile under the scheme only if the keeper—\nintends to use problem crocodiles under a Queensland crocodile licence mainly for breeding or for displaying the crocodiles to the public; and\nhas appropriate experience in keeping and using estuarine crocodiles in a way that complies with the Act ; and\nhas appropriate facilities for keeping and using estuarine crocodiles; and\nif the keeper intends to display the crocodile under a Queensland crocodile licence—displays the crocodile for an approved display purpose and has a facility to display the crocodile in a way that complies with the Act ; and\nallows a Queensland crocodile keeper to become eligible to obtain an icon crocodile under the scheme only if the keeper is prepared to enter into an icon crocodile agreement for the crocodile; and\nprovides for giving problem crocodiles to eligible Queensland crocodile keepers in a way that ensures the keepers have equitable access to problem crocodiles.\na system under which each eligible Queensland crocodile keeper has a turn at obtaining a problem crocodile\nusing an expression of interest process\nThe chief executive must ensure a document containing the details of the scheme is available for public inspection, free of charge, during office hours on business days, at—\nthe central office of the department; and\neach regional office of the department.\n(sec.6-ssec.1) The chief executive may establish a scheme for giving problem crocodiles to eligible Queensland crocodile keepers.\n(sec.6-ssec.2) The chief executive must ensure the scheme— gives all Queensland crocodile keepers the same opportunity to become eligible to obtain a problem crocodile under the scheme; and allows a Queensland crocodile keeper to become eligible to obtain a problem crocodile under the scheme only if the keeper— intends to use problem crocodiles under a Queensland crocodile licence mainly for breeding or for displaying the crocodiles to the public; and has appropriate experience in keeping and using estuarine crocodiles in a way that complies with the Act ; and has appropriate facilities for keeping and using estuarine crocodiles; and if the keeper intends to display the crocodile under a Queensland crocodile licence—displays the crocodile for an approved display purpose and has a facility to display the crocodile in a way that complies with the Act ; and allows a Queensland crocodile keeper to become eligible to obtain an icon crocodile under the scheme only if the keeper is prepared to enter into an icon crocodile agreement for the crocodile; and provides for giving problem crocodiles to eligible Queensland crocodile keepers in a way that ensures the keepers have equitable access to problem crocodiles. a system under which each eligible Queensland crocodile keeper has a turn at obtaining a problem crocodile using an expression of interest process\n(sec.6-ssec.3) The chief executive must ensure a document containing the details of the scheme is available for public inspection, free of charge, during office hours on business days, at— the central office of the department; and each regional office of the department.\n- (a) gives all Queensland crocodile keepers the same opportunity to become eligible to obtain a problem crocodile under the scheme; and\n- (b) allows a Queensland crocodile keeper to become eligible to obtain a problem crocodile under the scheme only if the keeper— (i) intends to use problem crocodiles under a Queensland crocodile licence mainly for breeding or for displaying the crocodiles to the public; and (ii) has appropriate experience in keeping and using estuarine crocodiles in a way that complies with the Act ; and (iii) has appropriate facilities for keeping and using estuarine crocodiles; and (iv) if the keeper intends to display the crocodile under a Queensland crocodile licence—displays the crocodile for an approved display purpose and has a facility to display the crocodile in a way that complies with the Act ; and\n- (i) intends to use problem crocodiles under a Queensland crocodile licence mainly for breeding or for displaying the crocodiles to the public; and\n- (ii) has appropriate experience in keeping and using estuarine crocodiles in a way that complies with the Act ; and\n- (iii) has appropriate facilities for keeping and using estuarine crocodiles; and\n- (iv) if the keeper intends to display the crocodile under a Queensland crocodile licence—displays the crocodile for an approved display purpose and has a facility to display the crocodile in a way that complies with the Act ; and\n- (c) allows a Queensland crocodile keeper to become eligible to obtain an icon crocodile under the scheme only if the keeper is prepared to enter into an icon crocodile agreement for the crocodile; and\n- (d) provides for giving problem crocodiles to eligible Queensland crocodile keepers in a way that ensures the keepers have equitable access to problem crocodiles. Examples for paragraph (d) — • a system under which each eligible Queensland crocodile keeper has a turn at obtaining a problem crocodile • using an expression of interest process\n- • a system under which each eligible Queensland crocodile keeper has a turn at obtaining a problem crocodile\n- • using an expression of interest process\n- (i) intends to use problem crocodiles under a Queensland crocodile licence mainly for breeding or for displaying the crocodiles to the public; and\n- (ii) has appropriate experience in keeping and using estuarine crocodiles in a way that complies with the Act ; and\n- (iii) has appropriate facilities for keeping and using estuarine crocodiles; and\n- (iv) if the keeper intends to display the crocodile under a Queensland crocodile licence—displays the crocodile for an approved display purpose and has a facility to display the crocodile in a way that complies with the Act ; and\n- • a system under which each eligible Queensland crocodile keeper has a turn at obtaining a problem crocodile\n- • using an expression of interest process\n- (a) the central office of the department; and\n- (b) each regional office of the department.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Crocodile management authorities","content":"## Crocodile management authorities","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Persons to whom authority may be granted","content":"### sec.7 Persons to whom authority may be granted\n\nThe chief executive may grant, with or without conditions, a crocodile management authority to—\nan approved person; or\na prescribed officer who is not a conservation officer.\n- (a) an approved person; or\n- (b) a prescribed officer who is not a conservation officer.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority granted to approved persons authorising employees","content":"### sec.8 Authority granted to approved persons authorising employees\n\nThis section applies to a crocodile management authority granted to an approved person.\nThe approved person may, before the authority is granted, ask the chief executive to grant the authority to authorise the approved person and an employee of the approved person to act under the authority.\nThe chief executive may grant the authority to the approved person in a way that also authorises the employee to act under the authority if the chief executive is satisfied the employee is an approved person.\nThe chief executive grants the authority in a way that also authorises the employee to act under the authority if the chief executive writes the employee’s name on the authority.\n(sec.8-ssec.1) This section applies to a crocodile management authority granted to an approved person.\n(sec.8-ssec.2) The approved person may, before the authority is granted, ask the chief executive to grant the authority to authorise the approved person and an employee of the approved person to act under the authority.\n(sec.8-ssec.3) The chief executive may grant the authority to the approved person in a way that also authorises the employee to act under the authority if the chief executive is satisfied the employee is an approved person.\n(sec.8-ssec.4) The chief executive grants the authority in a way that also authorises the employee to act under the authority if the chief executive writes the employee’s name on the authority.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority granted to approved persons may be amended","content":"### sec.9 Authority granted to approved persons may be amended\n\nThis section applies to a crocodile management authority granted to an approved person.\nThe holder of the crocodile management authority may ask the chief executive to amend the authority to—\nauthorise an employee of the holder to act under the authority; or\nremove the authority of an employee, or former employee, who is authorised to act under the authority.\nThe chief executive may amend the authority in the way requested by the holder.\nThe chief executive amends the authority in a way that authorises the employee to act under the authority if the chief executive writes the employee’s name on the authority.\nThe chief executive amends the authority in a way that removes the authority of the employee or former employee to act under the authority if the chief executive removes the name of the employee or former employee from the authority.\n(sec.9-ssec.1) This section applies to a crocodile management authority granted to an approved person.\n(sec.9-ssec.2) The holder of the crocodile management authority may ask the chief executive to amend the authority to— authorise an employee of the holder to act under the authority; or remove the authority of an employee, or former employee, who is authorised to act under the authority.\n(sec.9-ssec.3) The chief executive may amend the authority in the way requested by the holder.\n(sec.9-ssec.4) The chief executive amends the authority in a way that authorises the employee to act under the authority if the chief executive writes the employee’s name on the authority.\n(sec.9-ssec.5) The chief executive amends the authority in a way that removes the authority of the employee or former employee to act under the authority if the chief executive removes the name of the employee or former employee from the authority.\n- (a) authorise an employee of the holder to act under the authority; or\n- (b) remove the authority of an employee, or former employee, who is authorised to act under the authority.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Maximum term of authority","content":"### sec.10 Maximum term of authority\n\nThe maximum term for a crocodile management authority is—\nfor a crocodile management authority granted to an approved person—2 years; or\nfor a crocodile management authority granted to a prescribed officer—3 years.\n- (a) for a crocodile management authority granted to an approved person—2 years; or\n- (b) for a crocodile management authority granted to a prescribed officer—3 years.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Catching problem crocodiles under authority held by approved person","content":"### sec.11 Catching problem crocodiles under authority held by approved person\n\nThis section applies if the holder of a crocodile management authority is an approved person.\nThe holder, or an employee of the holder authorised to act under the authority, may catch an estuarine crocodile under the authority, in the way stated on the authority, if the chief executive has given the holder a written notice identifying the crocodile as a problem crocodile.\n(sec.11-ssec.1) This section applies if the holder of a crocodile management authority is an approved person.\n(sec.11-ssec.2) The holder, or an employee of the holder authorised to act under the authority, may catch an estuarine crocodile under the authority, in the way stated on the authority, if the chief executive has given the holder a written notice identifying the crocodile as a problem crocodile.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Catching, dealing with and euthanasing problem crocodiles under authority held by prescribed officer","content":"### sec.12 Catching, dealing with and euthanasing problem crocodiles under authority held by prescribed officer\n\nThis section applies if the holder of a crocodile management authority is a prescribed officer.\nThe holder may—\ncatch an estuarine crocodile under the authority, in the way stated on the authority, if the chief executive has given the holder a written notice identifying the crocodile as a problem crocodile; and\nafter catching the crocodile, deal with the crocodile—\nin the way stated on the authority; or\nif the notice mentioned in paragraph (a) states a different way for dealing with the crocodile—in the way stated in the notice.\nAlso, if the notice mentioned in subsection (2) (a) states the holder may euthanase the crocodile identified in the notice in a stated way, the holder may, under the authority, euthanase the crocodile in the stated way.\nThe chief executive may give a notice stating the crocodile may be euthanased in a stated way only if the chief executive is satisfied it is necessary to euthanase the crocodile in the circumstances.\nthe crocodile is in a remote location and has attacked, or is about to attack, a person\n(sec.12-ssec.1) This section applies if the holder of a crocodile management authority is a prescribed officer.\n(sec.12-ssec.2) The holder may— catch an estuarine crocodile under the authority, in the way stated on the authority, if the chief executive has given the holder a written notice identifying the crocodile as a problem crocodile; and after catching the crocodile, deal with the crocodile— in the way stated on the authority; or if the notice mentioned in paragraph (a) states a different way for dealing with the crocodile—in the way stated in the notice.\n(sec.12-ssec.3) Also, if the notice mentioned in subsection (2) (a) states the holder may euthanase the crocodile identified in the notice in a stated way, the holder may, under the authority, euthanase the crocodile in the stated way.\n(sec.12-ssec.4) The chief executive may give a notice stating the crocodile may be euthanased in a stated way only if the chief executive is satisfied it is necessary to euthanase the crocodile in the circumstances. the crocodile is in a remote location and has attacked, or is about to attack, a person\n- (a) catch an estuarine crocodile under the authority, in the way stated on the authority, if the chief executive has given the holder a written notice identifying the crocodile as a problem crocodile; and\n- (b) after catching the crocodile, deal with the crocodile— (i) in the way stated on the authority; or (ii) if the notice mentioned in paragraph (a) states a different way for dealing with the crocodile—in the way stated in the notice.\n- (i) in the way stated on the authority; or\n- (ii) if the notice mentioned in paragraph (a) states a different way for dealing with the crocodile—in the way stated in the notice.\n- (i) in the way stated on the authority; or\n- (ii) if the notice mentioned in paragraph (a) states a different way for dealing with the crocodile—in the way stated in the notice.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.13 Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision applies if a crocodile management authority is granted to an approved person.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Compliance with conditions of authority","content":"### sec.14 Compliance with conditions of authority\n\nA person acting under the crocodile management authority must comply with the conditions of the authority unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Holder must start activities under authority","content":"### sec.15 Holder must start activities under authority\n\nThis section applies if the chief executive has given the holder of the crocodile management authority a written notice identifying a problem crocodile that may be caught under the authority.\nThe holder must, within 72 hours after the day the notice is given—\nput the equipment to be used to catch the crocodile in place; or\nif the holder intends to catch the crocodile by using a method that does not involve the placement of equipment—take reasonable steps to ensure the crocodile is caught within a reasonable period.\nIf the holder does not comply with subsection (2) , the chief executive may cancel the authority.\nBefore acting under subsection (3) , the chief executive must—\nadvise the holder that the chief executive proposes to cancel the authority under this section; and\ngive the holder a reasonable opportunity to make a written submission to the chief executive about the proposed cancellation; and\nhave regard to all submissions made by the holder.\nHowever, subsection (4) does not apply if the chief executive reasonably believes—\ncomplying with the subsection will adversely affect—\nthe likelihood of catching the crocodile; or\nthe likelihood of catching the crocodile before it attacks a person, aquaculture fisheries resources, stock or a working dog; and\nit is necessary that another person catch the crocodile.\n(sec.15-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive has given the holder of the crocodile management authority a written notice identifying a problem crocodile that may be caught under the authority.\n(sec.15-ssec.2) The holder must, within 72 hours after the day the notice is given— put the equipment to be used to catch the crocodile in place; or if the holder intends to catch the crocodile by using a method that does not involve the placement of equipment—take reasonable steps to ensure the crocodile is caught within a reasonable period.\n(sec.15-ssec.3) If the holder does not comply with subsection (2) , the chief executive may cancel the authority.\n(sec.15-ssec.4) Before acting under subsection (3) , the chief executive must— advise the holder that the chief executive proposes to cancel the authority under this section; and give the holder a reasonable opportunity to make a written submission to the chief executive about the proposed cancellation; and have regard to all submissions made by the holder.\n(sec.15-ssec.5) However, subsection (4) does not apply if the chief executive reasonably believes— complying with the subsection will adversely affect— the likelihood of catching the crocodile; or the likelihood of catching the crocodile before it attacks a person, aquaculture fisheries resources, stock or a working dog; and it is necessary that another person catch the crocodile.\n- (a) put the equipment to be used to catch the crocodile in place; or\n- (b) if the holder intends to catch the crocodile by using a method that does not involve the placement of equipment—take reasonable steps to ensure the crocodile is caught within a reasonable period.\n- (a) advise the holder that the chief executive proposes to cancel the authority under this section; and\n- (b) give the holder a reasonable opportunity to make a written submission to the chief executive about the proposed cancellation; and\n- (c) have regard to all submissions made by the holder.\n- (a) complying with the subsection will adversely affect— (i) the likelihood of catching the crocodile; or (ii) the likelihood of catching the crocodile before it attacks a person, aquaculture fisheries resources, stock or a working dog; and\n- (i) the likelihood of catching the crocodile; or\n- (ii) the likelihood of catching the crocodile before it attacks a person, aquaculture fisheries resources, stock or a working dog; and\n- (b) it is necessary that another person catch the crocodile.\n- (i) the likelihood of catching the crocodile; or\n- (ii) the likelihood of catching the crocodile before it attacks a person, aquaculture fisheries resources, stock or a working dog; and","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Way problem crocodiles may be caught, kept and moved generally","content":"### sec.16 Way problem crocodiles may be caught, kept and moved generally\n\nA person who catches, keeps or moves a problem crocodile under the crocodile management authority or subdivision 4 must—\ncatch, keep and move the crocodile in a way that complies with the Australian Crocodile Code; and\nif required by the chief executive—catch, keep and move the crocodile in the presence of a conservation officer.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) catch, keep and move the crocodile in a way that complies with the Australian Crocodile Code; and\n- (b) if required by the chief executive—catch, keep and move the crocodile in the presence of a conservation officer.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.17 Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision applies if a crocodile management authority is granted to an approved person.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dealing with live problem crocodiles if direction given by chief executive","content":"### sec.18 Dealing with live problem crocodiles if direction given by chief executive\n\nThis section applies if—\na person acting under the crocodile management authority catches a problem crocodile; and\nthe crocodile is alive after it is caught; and\nthe chief executive gives the person a written direction to deal with the crocodile in a particular way.\nThe person must deal with the crocodile in the way stated in the direction.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nA person who deals with a problem crocodile in the way stated in the direction is authorised under the Act to deal with the crocodile in that way.\nWithout limiting the directions the chief executive may give for this section, the chief executive may direct a person who catches a problem crocodile under the crocodile management authority to move the crocodile—\nif the chief executive has given the crocodile to the person—to the place where the person intends to keep the crocodile under the Act ; or\nif the chief executive has given the crocodile to another person—to a place nominated by that person; or\nto a place nominated by the chief executive.\nHowever, if the approval of an entity is required before a problem crocodile may be moved into another State, the chief executive may give a direction to move the crocodile into that State only if—\nthe approval of the entity has been given; or\nthe chief executive is satisfied the approval of the entity will be given.\n(sec.18-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person acting under the crocodile management authority catches a problem crocodile; and the crocodile is alive after it is caught; and the chief executive gives the person a written direction to deal with the crocodile in a particular way.\n(sec.18-ssec.2) The person must deal with the crocodile in the way stated in the direction. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.18-ssec.3) A person who deals with a problem crocodile in the way stated in the direction is authorised under the Act to deal with the crocodile in that way.\n(sec.18-ssec.4) Without limiting the directions the chief executive may give for this section, the chief executive may direct a person who catches a problem crocodile under the crocodile management authority to move the crocodile— if the chief executive has given the crocodile to the person—to the place where the person intends to keep the crocodile under the Act ; or if the chief executive has given the crocodile to another person—to a place nominated by that person; or to a place nominated by the chief executive.\n(sec.18-ssec.5) However, if the approval of an entity is required before a problem crocodile may be moved into another State, the chief executive may give a direction to move the crocodile into that State only if— the approval of the entity has been given; or the chief executive is satisfied the approval of the entity will be given.\n- (a) a person acting under the crocodile management authority catches a problem crocodile; and\n- (b) the crocodile is alive after it is caught; and\n- (c) the chief executive gives the person a written direction to deal with the crocodile in a particular way.\n- (a) if the chief executive has given the crocodile to the person—to the place where the person intends to keep the crocodile under the Act ; or\n- (b) if the chief executive has given the crocodile to another person—to a place nominated by that person; or\n- (c) to a place nominated by the chief executive.\n- (a) the approval of the entity has been given; or\n- (b) the chief executive is satisfied the approval of the entity will be given.","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Keeping live problem crocodiles if no direction by chief executive","content":"### sec.19 Keeping live problem crocodiles if no direction by chief executive\n\nThis section applies if—\na person acting under the crocodile management authority catches a problem crocodile; and\nthe crocodile is alive after it is caught; and\nthe chief executive has not directed the person to deal with the crocodile in a particular way under section 18 .\nThe person must keep the crocodile in a way that ensures it—\nreceives appropriate care; and\nis kept in the State and in isolation until the earlier of the following happens—\n30 days after the crocodile was caught have passed;\na conservation officer examines and tags the crocodile.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nIf asked by a conservation officer, the person, or an employee of the person, must help the conservation officer examine and tag the crocodile.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nA person who keeps a problem crocodile in the way required under subsection (2) is authorised under the Act —\nto move the crocodile from the place where it was caught to the place where the crocodile is kept; and\nto keep the crocodile for the period allowed under the subsection.\n(sec.19-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person acting under the crocodile management authority catches a problem crocodile; and the crocodile is alive after it is caught; and the chief executive has not directed the person to deal with the crocodile in a particular way under section 18 .\n(sec.19-ssec.2) The person must keep the crocodile in a way that ensures it— receives appropriate care; and is kept in the State and in isolation until the earlier of the following happens— 30 days after the crocodile was caught have passed; a conservation officer examines and tags the crocodile. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.19-ssec.3) If asked by a conservation officer, the person, or an employee of the person, must help the conservation officer examine and tag the crocodile. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.19-ssec.4) A person who keeps a problem crocodile in the way required under subsection (2) is authorised under the Act — to move the crocodile from the place where it was caught to the place where the crocodile is kept; and to keep the crocodile for the period allowed under the subsection.\n- (a) a person acting under the crocodile management authority catches a problem crocodile; and\n- (b) the crocodile is alive after it is caught; and\n- (c) the chief executive has not directed the person to deal with the crocodile in a particular way under section 18 .\n- (a) receives appropriate care; and\n- (b) is kept in the State and in isolation until the earlier of the following happens— (i) 30 days after the crocodile was caught have passed; (ii) a conservation officer examines and tags the crocodile.\n- (i) 30 days after the crocodile was caught have passed;\n- (ii) a conservation officer examines and tags the crocodile.\n- (i) 30 days after the crocodile was caught have passed;\n- (ii) a conservation officer examines and tags the crocodile.\n- (a) to move the crocodile from the place where it was caught to the place where the crocodile is kept; and\n- (b) to keep the crocodile for the period allowed under the subsection.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dealing with dead problem crocodiles","content":"### sec.20 Dealing with dead problem crocodiles\n\nThis section applies if a problem crocodile dies—\nduring or immediately after its capture by a person acting under the crocodile management authority; or\nwhile it is being moved or kept under this subdivision by a person acting under the crocodile management authority.\nThe person must—\nmeasure and photograph the crocodile; and\ndeal with the crocodile—\nif the chief executive gives the person a written direction to deal with the crocodile in a stated way—in the stated way; or\notherwise—by disposing of it in a way that ensures it can be recovered by the chief executive.\nburying the crocodile in an identifiable place\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe person must—\nkeep the photographs of the crocodile for 1 year after the crocodile’s death; and\nif asked by the chief executive, produce the photographs for inspection by the chief executive.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nA person who deals with a problem crocodile in a way mentioned in subsection (2) is authorised under the Act to deal with the crocodile in that way.\n(sec.20-ssec.1) This section applies if a problem crocodile dies— during or immediately after its capture by a person acting under the crocodile management authority; or while it is being moved or kept under this subdivision by a person acting under the crocodile management authority.\n(sec.20-ssec.2) The person must— measure and photograph the crocodile; and deal with the crocodile— if the chief executive gives the person a written direction to deal with the crocodile in a stated way—in the stated way; or otherwise—by disposing of it in a way that ensures it can be recovered by the chief executive. burying the crocodile in an identifiable place Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.20-ssec.3) The person must— keep the photographs of the crocodile for 1 year after the crocodile’s death; and if asked by the chief executive, produce the photographs for inspection by the chief executive. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.20-ssec.4) A person who deals with a problem crocodile in a way mentioned in subsection (2) is authorised under the Act to deal with the crocodile in that way.\n- (a) during or immediately after its capture by a person acting under the crocodile management authority; or\n- (b) while it is being moved or kept under this subdivision by a person acting under the crocodile management authority.\n- (a) measure and photograph the crocodile; and\n- (b) deal with the crocodile— (i) if the chief executive gives the person a written direction to deal with the crocodile in a stated way—in the stated way; or (ii) otherwise—by disposing of it in a way that ensures it can be recovered by the chief executive. Example of way a problem crocodile can be disposed of under paragraph (b) (ii) — burying the crocodile in an identifiable place\n- (i) if the chief executive gives the person a written direction to deal with the crocodile in a stated way—in the stated way; or\n- (ii) otherwise—by disposing of it in a way that ensures it can be recovered by the chief executive.\n- (i) if the chief executive gives the person a written direction to deal with the crocodile in a stated way—in the stated way; or\n- (ii) otherwise—by disposing of it in a way that ensures it can be recovered by the chief executive.\n- (a) keep the photographs of the crocodile for 1 year after the crocodile’s death; and\n- (b) if asked by the chief executive, produce the photographs for inspection by the chief executive.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Report to chief executive about dealing with dead problem crocodiles","content":"### sec.21 Report to chief executive about dealing with dead problem crocodiles\n\nA person who deals with a problem crocodile in a way mentioned in section 20 (2) (b) must, within 5 business days after the dealing, give the chief executive a written notice stating all of the following matters—\ndetails of the crocodile’s death;\nthe size and other identification details of the crocodile known to the person;\nthe way the crocodile has been dealt with under section 20 (2) (b) ;\nif the crocodile has been disposed of under section 20 (2) (b) (ii) —details of how the crocodile can be recovered by the chief executive.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) details of the crocodile’s death;\n- (b) the size and other identification details of the crocodile known to the person;\n- (c) the way the crocodile has been dealt with under section 20 (2) (b) ;\n- (d) if the crocodile has been disposed of under section 20 (2) (b) (ii) —details of how the crocodile can be recovered by the chief executive.","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Damage mitigation permits","content":"## Damage mitigation permits","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Additional purpose for which chief executive may grant permit","content":"### sec.22 Additional purpose for which chief executive may grant permit\n\nThis section states, for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 162 (1) (c) , an additional purpose for which a damage mitigation permit may be granted.\nThe chief executive may grant a damage mitigation permit to authorise the catching of a problem crocodile.\nHowever, the chief executive may grant a damage mitigation permit to authorise the catching of a problem crocodile only if the chief executive is satisfied—\naction under the permit will not detrimentally affect the survival of estuarine crocodiles in the wild; and\nthe proposed way of catching the crocodile is humane and not likely to cause unnecessary suffering to the crocodile.\ns 22 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.22-ssec.1) This section states, for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 162 (1) (c) , an additional purpose for which a damage mitigation permit may be granted.\n(sec.22-ssec.2) The chief executive may grant a damage mitigation permit to authorise the catching of a problem crocodile.\n(sec.22-ssec.3) However, the chief executive may grant a damage mitigation permit to authorise the catching of a problem crocodile only if the chief executive is satisfied— action under the permit will not detrimentally affect the survival of estuarine crocodiles in the wild; and the proposed way of catching the crocodile is humane and not likely to cause unnecessary suffering to the crocodile.\n- (a) action under the permit will not detrimentally affect the survival of estuarine crocodiles in the wild; and\n- (b) the proposed way of catching the crocodile is humane and not likely to cause unnecessary suffering to the crocodile.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction about persons to whom permit may be granted","content":"### sec.23 Restriction about persons to whom permit may be granted\n\nThe chief executive may grant a damage mitigation permit for a problem crocodile only to—\na Queensland crocodile keeper; or\nan interstate crocodile keeper.\nAlso, if the approval of an entity is required before a problem crocodile may be moved into another State, the chief executive may grant a damage mitigation permit to a person intending to keep the crocodile in that State only if—\nthe approval of the entity has been given; or\nthe chief executive is satisfied the approval of the entity will be given.\n(sec.23-ssec.1) The chief executive may grant a damage mitigation permit for a problem crocodile only to— a Queensland crocodile keeper; or an interstate crocodile keeper.\n(sec.23-ssec.2) Also, if the approval of an entity is required before a problem crocodile may be moved into another State, the chief executive may grant a damage mitigation permit to a person intending to keep the crocodile in that State only if— the approval of the entity has been given; or the chief executive is satisfied the approval of the entity will be given.\n- (a) a Queensland crocodile keeper; or\n- (b) an interstate crocodile keeper.\n- (a) the approval of the entity has been given; or\n- (b) the chief executive is satisfied the approval of the entity will be given.","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Permit not to authorise release of problem crocodiles into the wild","content":"### sec.24 Permit not to authorise release of problem crocodiles into the wild\n\nThe chief executive must not grant a damage mitigation permit for a problem crocodile authorising the holder of the permit, or a relevant person for the holder, to release the crocodile into the wild.\nFor an offence relating to the release of animals into the wild, see the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 336 .\ns 24 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Maximum term of permit","content":"### sec.25 Maximum term of permit\n\nThe maximum term for a damage mitigation permit for a problem crocodile is 6 months.","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Catching and moving problem crocodiles authorised under permit","content":"### sec.26 Catching and moving problem crocodiles authorised under permit\n\nThis section states the activities authorised under a damage mitigation permit for a problem crocodile.\nThe holder of the permit, or a relevant person for the holder, may—\ncatch the problem crocodile identified on the permit; and\nmove the problem crocodile identified on the permit from the place where it was caught to the place where the holder or relevant person intends to keep the crocodile under section 28 (2) .\n(sec.26-ssec.1) This section states the activities authorised under a damage mitigation permit for a problem crocodile.\n(sec.26-ssec.2) The holder of the permit, or a relevant person for the holder, may— catch the problem crocodile identified on the permit; and move the problem crocodile identified on the permit from the place where it was caught to the place where the holder or relevant person intends to keep the crocodile under section 28 (2) .\n- (a) catch the problem crocodile identified on the permit; and\n- (b) move the problem crocodile identified on the permit from the place where it was caught to the place where the holder or relevant person intends to keep the crocodile under section 28 (2) .","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Way problem crocodiles may be caught, kept and moved generally","content":"### sec.27 Way problem crocodiles may be caught, kept and moved generally\n\nA person who catches, keeps or moves a problem crocodile under a damage mitigation permit or subdivision 4 must—\ncatch, keep and move the crocodile in a way that complies with the Australian Crocodile Code; and\nif required by the chief executive—catch, keep and move the crocodile in the presence of a conservation officer.\nSee also the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 318 for the requirement to comply with the conditions of the permit.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\ns 27 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n- (a) catch, keep and move the crocodile in a way that complies with the Australian Crocodile Code; and\n- (b) if required by the chief executive—catch, keep and move the crocodile in the presence of a conservation officer.","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Keeping live problem crocodiles","content":"### sec.28 Keeping live problem crocodiles\n\nThis section applies if—\na person catches a problem crocodile under a damage mitigation permit; and\nthe crocodile is alive after it is caught.\nThe person must keep the crocodile in a way that ensures it—\nreceives appropriate care; and\nis kept in the State and in isolation until the earlier of the following happens—\n30 days after the crocodile was caught have passed;\na conservation officer examines and tags the crocodile.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nIf asked by a conservation officer, the person, or an employee of the person, must help the conservation officer examine and tag the crocodile.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nFor subsection (2) (b) , if the person is a Queensland crocodile keeper, the place where the crocodile is kept must be authorised premises for keeping estuarine crocodiles under the Queensland crocodile licence.\nAfter the expiry of the period under subsection (2) (b) for keeping the crocodile, the person—\nis taken to have accepted the crocodile from the chief executive; and\nmust—\nif the person is a Queensland crocodile keeper—keep the crocodile under the Queensland crocodile licence; or\nif the person is an interstate crocodile keeper—move the crocodile to the place where the person intends to keep the crocodile under a law of another State.\nA person who keeps a crocodile in the way required under subsection (2) is authorised under the Act to keep the crocodile for the period allowed under the subsection.\n(sec.28-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person catches a problem crocodile under a damage mitigation permit; and the crocodile is alive after it is caught.\n(sec.28-ssec.2) The person must keep the crocodile in a way that ensures it— receives appropriate care; and is kept in the State and in isolation until the earlier of the following happens— 30 days after the crocodile was caught have passed; a conservation officer examines and tags the crocodile. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.28-ssec.3) If asked by a conservation officer, the person, or an employee of the person, must help the conservation officer examine and tag the crocodile. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.28-ssec.4) For subsection (2) (b) , if the person is a Queensland crocodile keeper, the place where the crocodile is kept must be authorised premises for keeping estuarine crocodiles under the Queensland crocodile licence.\n(sec.28-ssec.5) After the expiry of the period under subsection (2) (b) for keeping the crocodile, the person— is taken to have accepted the crocodile from the chief executive; and must— if the person is a Queensland crocodile keeper—keep the crocodile under the Queensland crocodile licence; or if the person is an interstate crocodile keeper—move the crocodile to the place where the person intends to keep the crocodile under a law of another State.\n(sec.28-ssec.6) A person who keeps a crocodile in the way required under subsection (2) is authorised under the Act to keep the crocodile for the period allowed under the subsection.\n- (a) a person catches a problem crocodile under a damage mitigation permit; and\n- (b) the crocodile is alive after it is caught.\n- (a) receives appropriate care; and\n- (b) is kept in the State and in isolation until the earlier of the following happens— (i) 30 days after the crocodile was caught have passed; (ii) a conservation officer examines and tags the crocodile.\n- (i) 30 days after the crocodile was caught have passed;\n- (ii) a conservation officer examines and tags the crocodile.\n- (i) 30 days after the crocodile was caught have passed;\n- (ii) a conservation officer examines and tags the crocodile.\n- (a) is taken to have accepted the crocodile from the chief executive; and\n- (b) must— (i) if the person is a Queensland crocodile keeper—keep the crocodile under the Queensland crocodile licence; or (ii) if the person is an interstate crocodile keeper—move the crocodile to the place where the person intends to keep the crocodile under a law of another State.\n- (i) if the person is a Queensland crocodile keeper—keep the crocodile under the Queensland crocodile licence; or\n- (ii) if the person is an interstate crocodile keeper—move the crocodile to the place where the person intends to keep the crocodile under a law of another State.\n- (i) if the person is a Queensland crocodile keeper—keep the crocodile under the Queensland crocodile licence; or\n- (ii) if the person is an interstate crocodile keeper—move the crocodile to the place where the person intends to keep the crocodile under a law of another State.","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dealing with dead problem crocodiles","content":"### sec.29 Dealing with dead problem crocodiles\n\nThis section applies if a problem crocodile dies—\nduring or immediately after its capture by the holder of a damage mitigation permit or a relevant person for the holder; or\nwhile it is being moved under a damage mitigation permit, or kept under section 28 (2) , by the holder of the permit or a relevant person for the holder.\nThe holder or relevant person must—\nmeasure and photograph the crocodile; and\ndeal with the crocodile—\nif the chief executive gives the holder or relevant person a written direction to deal with the crocodile in a stated way—in the stated way; or\nif subparagraph (i) does not apply and the holder or relevant person is authorised to process the crocodile under the Act —by processing it, or disposing of it in a way that ensures it can be recovered by the chief executive; or\notherwise—by disposing of it in a way that ensures it can be recovered by the chief executive.\nburying the crocodile in an identifiable place\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe holder or relevant person must—\nkeep the photographs of the crocodile for 1 year after the crocodile’s death; and\nif asked by the chief executive, produce the photographs for inspection by the chief executive.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nA person who deals with a problem crocodile in a way mentioned in subsection (2) is authorised under the Act to deal with the crocodile in that way.\n(sec.29-ssec.1) This section applies if a problem crocodile dies— during or immediately after its capture by the holder of a damage mitigation permit or a relevant person for the holder; or while it is being moved under a damage mitigation permit, or kept under section 28 (2) , by the holder of the permit or a relevant person for the holder.\n(sec.29-ssec.2) The holder or relevant person must— measure and photograph the crocodile; and deal with the crocodile— if the chief executive gives the holder or relevant person a written direction to deal with the crocodile in a stated way—in the stated way; or if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the holder or relevant person is authorised to process the crocodile under the Act —by processing it, or disposing of it in a way that ensures it can be recovered by the chief executive; or otherwise—by disposing of it in a way that ensures it can be recovered by the chief executive. burying the crocodile in an identifiable place Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.29-ssec.3) The holder or relevant person must— keep the photographs of the crocodile for 1 year after the crocodile’s death; and if asked by the chief executive, produce the photographs for inspection by the chief executive. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.29-ssec.4) A person who deals with a problem crocodile in a way mentioned in subsection (2) is authorised under the Act to deal with the crocodile in that way.\n- (a) during or immediately after its capture by the holder of a damage mitigation permit or a relevant person for the holder; or\n- (b) while it is being moved under a damage mitigation permit, or kept under section 28 (2) , by the holder of the permit or a relevant person for the holder.\n- (a) measure and photograph the crocodile; and\n- (b) deal with the crocodile— (i) if the chief executive gives the holder or relevant person a written direction to deal with the crocodile in a stated way—in the stated way; or (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the holder or relevant person is authorised to process the crocodile under the Act —by processing it, or disposing of it in a way that ensures it can be recovered by the chief executive; or (iii) otherwise—by disposing of it in a way that ensures it can be recovered by the chief executive. Example of way a problem crocodile can be disposed of under paragraph (b) (ii) or (iii) — burying the crocodile in an identifiable place\n- (i) if the chief executive gives the holder or relevant person a written direction to deal with the crocodile in a stated way—in the stated way; or\n- (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the holder or relevant person is authorised to process the crocodile under the Act —by processing it, or disposing of it in a way that ensures it can be recovered by the chief executive; or\n- (iii) otherwise—by disposing of it in a way that ensures it can be recovered by the chief executive.\n- (i) if the chief executive gives the holder or relevant person a written direction to deal with the crocodile in a stated way—in the stated way; or\n- (ii) if subparagraph (i) does not apply and the holder or relevant person is authorised to process the crocodile under the Act —by processing it, or disposing of it in a way that ensures it can be recovered by the chief executive; or\n- (iii) otherwise—by disposing of it in a way that ensures it can be recovered by the chief executive.\n- (a) keep the photographs of the crocodile for 1 year after the crocodile’s death; and\n- (b) if asked by the chief executive, produce the photographs for inspection by the chief executive.","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Report to chief executive about dealing with dead problem crocodiles","content":"### sec.30 Report to chief executive about dealing with dead problem crocodiles\n\nA person who deals with a problem crocodile in a way mentioned in section 29 (2) (b) must, within 5 business days after the dealing, give the chief executive a written notice stating all of the following matters—\ndetails of the crocodile’s death;\nthe size and other identification details of the crocodile known to the person;\nthe way the crocodile has been dealt with under section 29 (2) (b) ;\nif the crocodile has been disposed of under section 29 (2) (b) (ii) or (iii) —details of how the crocodile can be recovered by the chief executive.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) details of the crocodile’s death;\n- (b) the size and other identification details of the crocodile known to the person;\n- (c) the way the crocodile has been dealt with under section 29 (2) (b) ;\n- (d) if the crocodile has been disposed of under section 29 (2) (b) (ii) or (iii) —details of how the crocodile can be recovered by the chief executive.","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other provisions about problem crocodiles","content":"## Other provisions about problem crocodiles","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":"No conservation value payable— Act , s 95","content":"### sec.31 No conservation value payable— Act , s 95\n\nFor section 95 (1) of the Act , the conservation value for a problem crocodile caught under a crocodile management authority or damage mitigation permit is nil.","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive may give problem crocodiles to particular persons","content":"### sec.32 Chief executive may give problem crocodiles to particular persons\n\nThis section applies if a problem crocodile is caught—\nby a person acting under a crocodile management authority; or\nby a conservation officer exercising a power or performing a function under the Act .\nThe chief executive may give the problem crocodile to an eligible Queensland crocodile keeper if the keeper pays the chief executive an amount equal to—\nfor a male estuarine crocodile—$1.43 for each centimetre, or part of a centimetre, of the length of the crocodile; or\nfor a female estuarine crocodile—$2.85 for each centimetre, or part of a centimetre, of the length of the crocodile.\nAn eligible Queensland crocodile keeper to whom a problem crocodile has been given under this section is authorised to—\naccept the crocodile for keeping under a Queensland crocodile licence; and\nmove the crocodile to the place where it is to be kept under the licence.\nHowever, the chief executive may give an icon crocodile to an eligible Queensland crocodile keeper only if the keeper has entered into an icon crocodile agreement for the crocodile.\nAn amount payable under subsection (2) is recoverable as a debt owing to the State.\nThe chief executive may waive the payment of the whole or a part of an amount payable under subsection (2) .\n(sec.32-ssec.1) This section applies if a problem crocodile is caught— by a person acting under a crocodile management authority; or by a conservation officer exercising a power or performing a function under the Act .\n(sec.32-ssec.2) The chief executive may give the problem crocodile to an eligible Queensland crocodile keeper if the keeper pays the chief executive an amount equal to— for a male estuarine crocodile—$1.43 for each centimetre, or part of a centimetre, of the length of the crocodile; or for a female estuarine crocodile—$2.85 for each centimetre, or part of a centimetre, of the length of the crocodile.\n(sec.32-ssec.3) An eligible Queensland crocodile keeper to whom a problem crocodile has been given under this section is authorised to— accept the crocodile for keeping under a Queensland crocodile licence; and move the crocodile to the place where it is to be kept under the licence.\n(sec.32-ssec.4) However, the chief executive may give an icon crocodile to an eligible Queensland crocodile keeper only if the keeper has entered into an icon crocodile agreement for the crocodile.\n(sec.32-ssec.5) An amount payable under subsection (2) is recoverable as a debt owing to the State.\n(sec.32-ssec.6) The chief executive may waive the payment of the whole or a part of an amount payable under subsection (2) .\n- (a) by a person acting under a crocodile management authority; or\n- (b) by a conservation officer exercising a power or performing a function under the Act .\n- (a) for a male estuarine crocodile—$1.43 for each centimetre, or part of a centimetre, of the length of the crocodile; or\n- (b) for a female estuarine crocodile—$2.85 for each centimetre, or part of a centimetre, of the length of the crocodile.\n- (a) accept the crocodile for keeping under a Queensland crocodile licence; and\n- (b) move the crocodile to the place where it is to be kept under the licence.","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Harvesting licences for estuarine crocodile eggs","content":"# Harvesting licences for estuarine crocodile eggs","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"sec.33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of part","content":"### sec.33 Purpose of part\n\nThis part prescribes particular matters for harvesting licences for estuarine crocodile eggs.\nGenerally, this part—\nenables the chief executive to grant the licences; and\nimposes requirements for applications for the licences that apply in addition to the requirements stated in the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 ; and\nimposes restrictions on the grant of the licences that apply in addition to the restrictions stated in the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 ; and\nlimits and extends activities authorised under the licences under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 ; and\nstates matters about records for the licences, including for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , chapter 8 , parts 2 and 3 ; and\notherwise regulates activities under the licences.\ns 33 sub 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.33-ssec.1) This part prescribes particular matters for harvesting licences for estuarine crocodile eggs.\n(sec.33-ssec.2) Generally, this part— enables the chief executive to grant the licences; and imposes requirements for applications for the licences that apply in addition to the requirements stated in the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 ; and imposes restrictions on the grant of the licences that apply in addition to the restrictions stated in the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 ; and limits and extends activities authorised under the licences under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 ; and states matters about records for the licences, including for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , chapter 8 , parts 2 and 3 ; and otherwise regulates activities under the licences.\n- (a) enables the chief executive to grant the licences; and\n- (b) imposes requirements for applications for the licences that apply in addition to the requirements stated in the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 ; and\n- (c) imposes restrictions on the grant of the licences that apply in addition to the restrictions stated in the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 ; and\n- (d) limits and extends activities authorised under the licences under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 ; and\n- (e) states matters about records for the licences, including for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , chapter 8 , parts 2 and 3 ; and\n- (f) otherwise regulates activities under the licences.","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"sec.34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Power to grant harvesting licences for estuarine crocodile eggs","content":"### sec.34 Power to grant harvesting licences for estuarine crocodile eggs\n\nFor the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 128 (1) (b) , the holder of a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs may, subject to this plan, take an estuarine crocodile egg.\nSee also the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 129 (a) .\ns 34 sub 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Additional requirements for applications","content":"## Additional requirements for applications","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Additional requirements for applications","content":"### sec.35 Additional requirements for applications\n\nAn application for a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs must be supported by—\na harvesting proposal stating—\nthe area from which estuarine crocodile eggs will be taken under the licence; and\nthe period during which estuarine crocodile eggs will be taken under the licence; and\nthe way in which estuarine crocodile eggs will be taken under the licence; and\na report of research conducted by an appropriately qualified person about the state of the estuarine crocodile population (the local crocodile population ) for the area mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) , including, for example, a survey of the distribution and abundance of—\nadult estuarine crocodiles in the local crocodile population; and\nthe nesting activity of the crocodiles.\ns 35 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n- (a) a harvesting proposal stating— (i) the area from which estuarine crocodile eggs will be taken under the licence; and (ii) the period during which estuarine crocodile eggs will be taken under the licence; and (iii) the way in which estuarine crocodile eggs will be taken under the licence; and\n- (i) the area from which estuarine crocodile eggs will be taken under the licence; and\n- (ii) the period during which estuarine crocodile eggs will be taken under the licence; and\n- (iii) the way in which estuarine crocodile eggs will be taken under the licence; and\n- (b) a report of research conducted by an appropriately qualified person about the state of the estuarine crocodile population (the local crocodile population ) for the area mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) , including, for example, a survey of the distribution and abundance of— (i) adult estuarine crocodiles in the local crocodile population; and (ii) the nesting activity of the crocodiles.\n- (i) adult estuarine crocodiles in the local crocodile population; and\n- (ii) the nesting activity of the crocodiles.\n- (i) the area from which estuarine crocodile eggs will be taken under the licence; and\n- (ii) the period during which estuarine crocodile eggs will be taken under the licence; and\n- (iii) the way in which estuarine crocodile eggs will be taken under the licence; and\n- (i) adult estuarine crocodiles in the local crocodile population; and\n- (ii) the nesting activity of the crocodiles.","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Restrictions on grant of licences","content":"## Restrictions on grant of licences","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relationship with Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020","content":"### sec.35A Relationship with Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020\n\nThe restrictions on the grant of an animal authority under this division are in addition to the restrictions applying to the grant of the authority under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 .\nSee the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , chapter 4 and section 234 .\ns 35A ins 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction about persons to whom licences may be granted","content":"### sec.36 Restriction about persons to whom licences may be granted\n\nThe chief executive must not grant a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs to an individual younger than 18 years.\ns 36 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"sec.37","sectionType":"section","heading":"General restriction on grant of licences","content":"### sec.37 General restriction on grant of licences\n\nThe chief executive may grant a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs only if the chief executive is satisfied the activities to be carried out under the licence are not likely to adversely affect the local crocodile population.\ns 37 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Limitation and extension of activities","content":"## Limitation and extension of activities","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"sec.38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Holder may take only eggs","content":"### sec.38 Holder may take only eggs\n\nThe holder of a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs, or a relevant person for the holder, may take only estuarine crocodile eggs under the licence.\ns 38 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"sec.39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Way in which estuarine crocodile eggs may be taken","content":"### sec.39 Way in which estuarine crocodile eggs may be taken\n\nThis section states the way the holder of a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs, or a relevant person for the holder, may take an estuarine crocodile egg under the licence.\nSee also the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , sections 69 and 133 .\nThe holder or relevant person must take an estuarine crocodile egg in a way that—\ncauses minimal damage or disturbance to other wildlife or the environment; and\ncomplies with the Australian Crocodile Code.\ns 39 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.39-ssec.1) This section states the way the holder of a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs, or a relevant person for the holder, may take an estuarine crocodile egg under the licence. See also the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , sections 69 and 133 .\n(sec.39-ssec.2) The holder or relevant person must take an estuarine crocodile egg in a way that— causes minimal damage or disturbance to other wildlife or the environment; and complies with the Australian Crocodile Code.\n- (a) causes minimal damage or disturbance to other wildlife or the environment; and\n- (b) complies with the Australian Crocodile Code.","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"sec.40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Limitation on keeping and using estuarine crocodile eggs","content":"### sec.40 Limitation on keeping and using estuarine crocodile eggs\n\nThe holder of a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs, or a relevant person for the holder, may—\nkeep an estuarine crocodile egg taken under the licence only for the purpose of selling or giving the egg to an authorised buyer; and\nuse an estuarine crocodile egg taken under the licence only by selling or giving the egg to an authorised buyer.\ns 40 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n- (a) keep an estuarine crocodile egg taken under the licence only for the purpose of selling or giving the egg to an authorised buyer; and\n- (b) use an estuarine crocodile egg taken under the licence only by selling or giving the egg to an authorised buyer.","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"sec.41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Limitation on moving estuarine crocodile eggs","content":"### sec.41 Limitation on moving estuarine crocodile eggs\n\nThe holder of a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs, or a relevant person for the holder, may move an estuarine crocodile egg only in a way that complies with the Australian Crocodile Code.\ns 41 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"sec.42","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dealing with estuarine crocodile eggs that are not viable","content":"### sec.42 Dealing with estuarine crocodile eggs that are not viable\n\nThis section applies if the holder of a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs, or a relevant person for the holder, takes an estuarine crocodile egg that is identified as not viable.\nthe egg is damaged or destroyed\nthe embryo inside the egg dies\nThe holder or relevant person may dispose of the egg.\ns 42 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.42-ssec.1) This section applies if the holder of a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs, or a relevant person for the holder, takes an estuarine crocodile egg that is identified as not viable. the egg is damaged or destroyed the embryo inside the egg dies\n(sec.42-ssec.2) The holder or relevant person may dispose of the egg.\n- • the egg is damaged or destroyed\n- • the embryo inside the egg dies","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Records and returns of operations","content":"## Records and returns of operations","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"sec.43","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information that must be included in record","content":"### sec.43 Information that must be included in record\n\nFor the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 346 (a) , the following information must be included in the record for a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs—\nfor each estuarine crocodile nest inspected for the purpose of taking estuarine crocodile eggs under the licence—\nthe date on which the nest is inspected; and\nthe name, if any, of the place where the nest is located; and\nthe identification number assigned to the nest; and\nthe latitude and longitude coordinates of the nest; and\nthe condition of the nest; and\nwith eggs, without eggs, hatched eggs, eggs preyed upon\nthe number of eggs taken from the nest; and\nthe number of eggs remaining in the nest;\nif estuarine crocodile eggs are sold or given away under the licence—\nthe name and contact details of the authorised buyer to whom the eggs are sold or given away; and\nthe number of eggs sold or given away; and\nthe date on which the eggs are sold or given away;\nif estuarine crocodile eggs taken under the licence are identified as not viable—\nthe number of eggs identified as not viable; and\nthe date on which the eggs are identified as not viable.\nSee the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 338 , for the requirement about complete and accurate information in records.\ns 43 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8 ; 2022 SL No. 37 s 31\n- (a) for each estuarine crocodile nest inspected for the purpose of taking estuarine crocodile eggs under the licence— (i) the date on which the nest is inspected; and (ii) the name, if any, of the place where the nest is located; and (iii) the identification number assigned to the nest; and (iv) the latitude and longitude coordinates of the nest; and (v) the condition of the nest; and Examples of nest conditions— with eggs, without eggs, hatched eggs, eggs preyed upon (vi) the number of eggs taken from the nest; and (vii) the number of eggs remaining in the nest;\n- (i) the date on which the nest is inspected; and\n- (ii) the name, if any, of the place where the nest is located; and\n- (iii) the identification number assigned to the nest; and\n- (iv) the latitude and longitude coordinates of the nest; and\n- (v) the condition of the nest; and Examples of nest conditions— with eggs, without eggs, hatched eggs, eggs preyed upon\n- (vi) the number of eggs taken from the nest; and\n- (vii) the number of eggs remaining in the nest;\n- (b) if estuarine crocodile eggs are sold or given away under the licence— (i) the name and contact details of the authorised buyer to whom the eggs are sold or given away; and (ii) the number of eggs sold or given away; and (iii) the date on which the eggs are sold or given away;\n- (i) the name and contact details of the authorised buyer to whom the eggs are sold or given away; and\n- (ii) the number of eggs sold or given away; and\n- (iii) the date on which the eggs are sold or given away;\n- (c) if estuarine crocodile eggs taken under the licence are identified as not viable— (i) the number of eggs identified as not viable; and (ii) the date on which the eggs are identified as not viable.\n- (i) the number of eggs identified as not viable; and\n- (ii) the date on which the eggs are identified as not viable.\n- (i) the date on which the nest is inspected; and\n- (ii) the name, if any, of the place where the nest is located; and\n- (iii) the identification number assigned to the nest; and\n- (iv) the latitude and longitude coordinates of the nest; and\n- (v) the condition of the nest; and Examples of nest conditions— with eggs, without eggs, hatched eggs, eggs preyed upon\n- (vi) the number of eggs taken from the nest; and\n- (vii) the number of eggs remaining in the nest;\n- (i) the name and contact details of the authorised buyer to whom the eggs are sold or given away; and\n- (ii) the number of eggs sold or given away; and\n- (iii) the date on which the eggs are sold or given away;\n- (i) the number of eggs identified as not viable; and\n- (ii) the date on which the eggs are identified as not viable.","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"sec.44","sectionType":"section","heading":"When information must be included in record","content":"### sec.44 When information must be included in record\n\nFor the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 347 (a) , the information mentioned in section 43 must be included in the record for a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs—\nfor information mentioned in section 43 (a) —the day the estuarine crocodile nest is inspected; or\nfor information mentioned in section 43 (b) —the day the eggs are sold or given away; or\nfor information mentioned in section 43 (c) —the day the eggs are identified as not viable.\ns 44 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n- (a) for information mentioned in section 43 (a) —the day the estuarine crocodile nest is inspected; or\n- (b) for information mentioned in section 43 (b) —the day the eggs are sold or given away; or\n- (c) for information mentioned in section 43 (c) —the day the eggs are identified as not viable.","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"sec.45","sectionType":"section","heading":"Returns of operations","content":"### sec.45 Returns of operations\n\nFor the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 348 (3) , the holder of a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs must ensure the return of operations for the licence is given to the chief executive—\nfor the period starting when the term of the licence starts and ending on the earlier of the following—\nthe expiry of the licence;\nthe day on which all, or any remaining, estuarine crocodile eggs taken under the licence are sold, given away or otherwise disposed of; and\nwithin 30 business days after the period mentioned in paragraph (a) ends.\nMaximum penalty—120 penalty units.\ns 45 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n- (a) for the period starting when the term of the licence starts and ending on the earlier of the following— (i) the expiry of the licence; (ii) the day on which all, or any remaining, estuarine crocodile eggs taken under the licence are sold, given away or otherwise disposed of; and\n- (i) the expiry of the licence;\n- (ii) the day on which all, or any remaining, estuarine crocodile eggs taken under the licence are sold, given away or otherwise disposed of; and\n- (b) within 30 business days after the period mentioned in paragraph (a) ends.\n- (i) the expiry of the licence;\n- (ii) the day on which all, or any remaining, estuarine crocodile eggs taken under the licence are sold, given away or otherwise disposed of; and","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Period for which particular documents must be kept","content":"### sec.46 Period for which particular documents must be kept\n\nThis section applies if a person is required, under the Act , to keep a record, or a copy of a record—\nto which the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 345 (1) applies; and\nthat relates to a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs.\nFor the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 337 , definition required period , paragraph (a) (i) , the record or copy must be kept for 5 years after the person—\nif the person is the holder of the licence—stops holding the licence; or\notherwise—stops carrying out the activity to which the record or copy relates.\ns 46 sub 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.46-ssec.1) This section applies if a person is required, under the Act , to keep a record, or a copy of a record— to which the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 345 (1) applies; and that relates to a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs.\n(sec.46-ssec.2) For the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 337 , definition required period , paragraph (a) (i) , the record or copy must be kept for 5 years after the person— if the person is the holder of the licence—stops holding the licence; or otherwise—stops carrying out the activity to which the record or copy relates.\n- (a) to which the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 345 (1) applies; and\n- (b) that relates to a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs.\n- (a) if the person is the holder of the licence—stops holding the licence; or\n- (b) otherwise—stops carrying out the activity to which the record or copy relates.","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Provisions about particular authorities for crocodiles","content":"# Provisions about particular authorities for crocodiles","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Limitation of activities authorised under particular animal authorities","content":"## Limitation of activities authorised under particular animal authorities","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"sec.47","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of division","content":"### sec.47 Purpose of division\n\nThis division limits the activities authorised under animal authorities for crocodiles.\ns 47 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"sec.48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Limited interaction under interaction licences","content":"### sec.48 Limited interaction under interaction licences\n\nThe holder of an interaction licence for an estuarine crocodile, or a relevant person for the holder, may engage in a commercial interaction with an estuarine crocodile in the wild under the licence only to the extent the interaction does not disturb or interfere with the crocodile.\nSee also the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 145 .\ns 48 sub 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"sec.49","sectionType":"section","heading":"Limited uses under particular animal authorities","content":"### sec.49 Limited uses under particular animal authorities\n\nThis section applies to—\nthe holder of an animal authority for an estuarine crocodile, other than a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs; or\na relevant person for the holder.\nThe holder or relevant person may only use an estuarine crocodile under the authority to the extent the use is—\nbreeding the crocodile; or\nfor a crocodile that has never attacked a person in the wild—displaying the crocodile; or\nfor a crocodile that has never been a problem crocodile—processing the crocodile; or\nfor a crocodile that has been a problem crocodile, but is not suitable for breeding—processing the crocodile; or\nselling or giving the crocodile to another person; or\nanother use for a purpose other than a commercial purpose.\nHowever, subsection (2) does not extend the activities the holder or relevant person may carry out under the authority.\nSubsection (2) (c) and (d) does not authorise the holder of an animal authority mentioned in subsection (1) (a) , or a relevant person for the holder, to process an estuarine crocodile under the authority if the holder or relevant person is not otherwise authorised to process the crocodile under the Act .\nFor subsection (2) (d) , an estuarine crocodile that has been a problem crocodile is not suitable for breeding if it is not possible to breed the crocodile in a way that complies with the Australian Crocodile Code.\ns 49 sub 2020 SL No. 136 s 429\n(sec.49-ssec.1) This section applies to— the holder of an animal authority for an estuarine crocodile, other than a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs; or a relevant person for the holder.\n(sec.49-ssec.2) The holder or relevant person may only use an estuarine crocodile under the authority to the extent the use is— breeding the crocodile; or for a crocodile that has never attacked a person in the wild—displaying the crocodile; or for a crocodile that has never been a problem crocodile—processing the crocodile; or for a crocodile that has been a problem crocodile, but is not suitable for breeding—processing the crocodile; or selling or giving the crocodile to another person; or another use for a purpose other than a commercial purpose.\n(sec.49-ssec.3) However, subsection (2) does not extend the activities the holder or relevant person may carry out under the authority. Subsection (2) (c) and (d) does not authorise the holder of an animal authority mentioned in subsection (1) (a) , or a relevant person for the holder, to process an estuarine crocodile under the authority if the holder or relevant person is not otherwise authorised to process the crocodile under the Act .\n(sec.49-ssec.4) For subsection (2) (d) , an estuarine crocodile that has been a problem crocodile is not suitable for breeding if it is not possible to breed the crocodile in a way that complies with the Australian Crocodile Code.\n- (a) the holder of an animal authority for an estuarine crocodile, other than a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs; or\n- (b) a relevant person for the holder.\n- (a) breeding the crocodile; or\n- (b) for a crocodile that has never attacked a person in the wild—displaying the crocodile; or\n- (c) for a crocodile that has never been a problem crocodile—processing the crocodile; or\n- (d) for a crocodile that has been a problem crocodile, but is not suitable for breeding—processing the crocodile; or\n- (e) selling or giving the crocodile to another person; or\n- (f) another use for a purpose other than a commercial purpose.","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Carrying out activities under authorities","content":"## Carrying out activities under authorities","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"sec.50","sectionType":"section","heading":"Particular estuarine crocodiles must be tagged and marked","content":"### sec.50 Particular estuarine crocodiles must be tagged and marked\n\nThis section applies if a person keeps, under an animal authority or an exhibited animal authority, an estuarine crocodile that has attacked a person in the wild.\nThe holder of the authority must tag and mark the crocodile in a way approved by the chief executive for identifying crocodiles that have attacked a person in the wild.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\ns 50 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.50-ssec.1) This section applies if a person keeps, under an animal authority or an exhibited animal authority, an estuarine crocodile that has attacked a person in the wild.\n(sec.50-ssec.2) The holder of the authority must tag and mark the crocodile in a way approved by the chief executive for identifying crocodiles that have attacked a person in the wild. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"sec.51","sectionType":"section","heading":"Complying with conditions of icon crocodile agreement","content":"### sec.51 Complying with conditions of icon crocodile agreement\n\nThis section applies to a Queensland crocodile keeper who has entered into an icon crocodile agreement for an icon crocodile.\nThe keeper must comply with each conservation condition of the agreement.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nconservation condition , of an icon crocodile agreement for an icon crocodile, means a condition of the agreement identified as—\na condition directed at helping the conservation of estuarine crocodiles; and\na conservation condition for this section.\n(sec.51-ssec.1) This section applies to a Queensland crocodile keeper who has entered into an icon crocodile agreement for an icon crocodile.\n(sec.51-ssec.2) The keeper must comply with each conservation condition of the agreement. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.51-ssec.3) In this section— conservation condition , of an icon crocodile agreement for an icon crocodile, means a condition of the agreement identified as— a condition directed at helping the conservation of estuarine crocodiles; and a conservation condition for this section.\n- (a) a condition directed at helping the conservation of estuarine crocodiles; and\n- (b) a conservation condition for this section.","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4A","sectionType":"part","heading":"Offences to prevent interactions with crocodiles","content":"# Offences to prevent interactions with crocodiles","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"sec.51A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Proximity to estuarine crocodiles in the wild","content":"### sec.51A Proximity to estuarine crocodiles in the wild\n\nThis section applies in relation to an estuarine crocodile in the wild.\nA person must not, without a reasonable excuse, operate a boat or drive a vehicle within 10m of an estuarine crocodile.\na person operating a boat is passing an estuarine crocodile in a river and the distance between the crocodile and each bank of the river is less than 10m\nMaximum penalty—100 penalty units.\nA person on land must not, without a reasonable excuse, remain within 10m of an estuarine crocodile that is on or partly on land.\nMaximum penalty—100 penalty units.\nSubsections (2) and (3) do not apply to—\na person operating a boat or vehicle within 10m of an estuarine crocodile while conducting a crocodile viewing commercial activity in a way that complies with the commercial crocodile viewing code; or\na person operating a boat or driving a vehicle to take estuarine crocodile eggs, or inspect an estuarine crocodile nest for taking estuarine crocodile eggs, under a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs.\nIn this section—\ncommercial crocodile viewing code means the document called ‘Code of practice—commercial crocodile viewing’, approved by the chief executive under section 174A of the Act .\ncrocodile viewing commercial activity means an activity—\nthat involves carrying people in a boat or vehicle to watch estuarine crocodiles in the wild; and\nthat is conducted for a commercial purpose.\ns 51A ins 2024 SL No. 196 s 46\n(sec.51A-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to an estuarine crocodile in the wild.\n(sec.51A-ssec.2) A person must not, without a reasonable excuse, operate a boat or drive a vehicle within 10m of an estuarine crocodile. a person operating a boat is passing an estuarine crocodile in a river and the distance between the crocodile and each bank of the river is less than 10m Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.\n(sec.51A-ssec.3) A person on land must not, without a reasonable excuse, remain within 10m of an estuarine crocodile that is on or partly on land. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.\n(sec.51A-ssec.4) Subsections (2) and (3) do not apply to— a person operating a boat or vehicle within 10m of an estuarine crocodile while conducting a crocodile viewing commercial activity in a way that complies with the commercial crocodile viewing code; or a person operating a boat or driving a vehicle to take estuarine crocodile eggs, or inspect an estuarine crocodile nest for taking estuarine crocodile eggs, under a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs.\n(sec.51A-ssec.5) In this section— commercial crocodile viewing code means the document called ‘Code of practice—commercial crocodile viewing’, approved by the chief executive under section 174A of the Act . crocodile viewing commercial activity means an activity— that involves carrying people in a boat or vehicle to watch estuarine crocodiles in the wild; and that is conducted for a commercial purpose.\n- (a) a person operating a boat or vehicle within 10m of an estuarine crocodile while conducting a crocodile viewing commercial activity in a way that complies with the commercial crocodile viewing code; or\n- (b) a person operating a boat or driving a vehicle to take estuarine crocodile eggs, or inspect an estuarine crocodile nest for taking estuarine crocodile eggs, under a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs.\n- (a) that involves carrying people in a boat or vehicle to watch estuarine crocodiles in the wild; and\n- (b) that is conducted for a commercial purpose.","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"sec.51B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Power to direct person to move away from estuarine crocodile","content":"### sec.51B Power to direct person to move away from estuarine crocodile\n\nThis section prescribes, for section 154 (1) (e) of the Act , a power a conservation officer may exercise in relation to an estuarine crocodile.\nThe conservation officer may give a person a direction to move away from the estuarine crocodile if the officer considers that the direction is necessary to protect or otherwise deal with the crocodile.\nThe conservation officer must tell the person the reason for giving the direction.\nA person given a direction under subsection (2) must comply with the direction unless the person has a reasonable excuse for not complying with it.\nMaximum penalty—100 penalty units.\ns 51B ins 2024 SL No. 196 s 46\n(sec.51B-ssec.1) This section prescribes, for section 154 (1) (e) of the Act , a power a conservation officer may exercise in relation to an estuarine crocodile.\n(sec.51B-ssec.2) The conservation officer may give a person a direction to move away from the estuarine crocodile if the officer considers that the direction is necessary to protect or otherwise deal with the crocodile.\n(sec.51B-ssec.3) The conservation officer must tell the person the reason for giving the direction.\n(sec.51B-ssec.4) A person given a direction under subsection (2) must comply with the direction unless the person has a reasonable excuse for not complying with it. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"sec.51C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Discarding animals that may attract or feed estuarine crocodiles","content":"### sec.51C Discarding animals that may attract or feed estuarine crocodiles\n\nA person must not, without a reasonable excuse, discard an animal, or part of an animal, at a relevant public place in a way that may attract or provide food for an estuarine crocodile.\ndropping fish carcasses into a river from a boat ramp that has a sign warning of the presence of estuarine crocodiles\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nrelevant public place means a public place that—\nis a boat ramp, jetty, pontoon, or camping area or park adjacent to water; and\nhas a sign at the place warning of the presence of estuarine crocodiles at or in the vicinity of the place.\ns 51C ins 2024 SL No. 196 s 46\n(sec.51C-ssec.1) A person must not, without a reasonable excuse, discard an animal, or part of an animal, at a relevant public place in a way that may attract or provide food for an estuarine crocodile. dropping fish carcasses into a river from a boat ramp that has a sign warning of the presence of estuarine crocodiles Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.51C-ssec.2) In this section— relevant public place means a public place that— is a boat ramp, jetty, pontoon, or camping area or park adjacent to water; and has a sign at the place warning of the presence of estuarine crocodiles at or in the vicinity of the place.\n- (a) is a boat ramp, jetty, pontoon, or camping area or park adjacent to water; and\n- (b) has a sign at the place warning of the presence of estuarine crocodiles at or in the vicinity of the place.","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Other provisions about estuarine crocodiles","content":"# Other provisions about estuarine crocodiles","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"sec.52","sectionType":"section","heading":"Procedure on accidental catching or taking of estuarine crocodiles","content":"### sec.52 Procedure on accidental catching or taking of estuarine crocodiles\n\nThis section applies if—\na person acting under a crocodile management authority granted to an approved person, or a damage mitigation permit, accidentally catches an estuarine crocodile, other than a problem crocodile; or\na person takes an estuarine crocodile in the course of a lawful activity that was not directed towards taking the crocodile.\nThe person must immediately notify a conservation officer about the crocodile and the circumstances in which it was caught or taken.\nMaximum penalty—120 penalty units.\nAlso, the person must—\nif the conservation officer directs the person to deal with the crocodile in a particular way—deal with the crocodile in the way directed; or\nif paragraph (a) does not apply—return the crocodile to the place where it was caught or taken within 24 hours after it was caught or taken.\nMaximum penalty—120 penalty units.\nA conservation officer may give a direction under subsection (3) (a) only if the direction is reasonable in the circumstances.\n(sec.52-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person acting under a crocodile management authority granted to an approved person, or a damage mitigation permit, accidentally catches an estuarine crocodile, other than a problem crocodile; or a person takes an estuarine crocodile in the course of a lawful activity that was not directed towards taking the crocodile.\n(sec.52-ssec.2) The person must immediately notify a conservation officer about the crocodile and the circumstances in which it was caught or taken. Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.\n(sec.52-ssec.3) Also, the person must— if the conservation officer directs the person to deal with the crocodile in a particular way—deal with the crocodile in the way directed; or if paragraph (a) does not apply—return the crocodile to the place where it was caught or taken within 24 hours after it was caught or taken. Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.\n(sec.52-ssec.4) A conservation officer may give a direction under subsection (3) (a) only if the direction is reasonable in the circumstances.\n- (a) a person acting under a crocodile management authority granted to an approved person, or a damage mitigation permit, accidentally catches an estuarine crocodile, other than a problem crocodile; or\n- (b) a person takes an estuarine crocodile in the course of a lawful activity that was not directed towards taking the crocodile.\n- (a) if the conservation officer directs the person to deal with the crocodile in a particular way—deal with the crocodile in the way directed; or\n- (b) if paragraph (a) does not apply—return the crocodile to the place where it was caught or taken within 24 hours after it was caught or taken.","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"sec.53","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.53\n\ns 53 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\nom 2024 SL No. 196 s 47","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"sec.54","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interfering with crocodile traps","content":"### sec.54 Interfering with crocodile traps\n\nA person must not interfere with, or attempt to interfere with, a crocodile trap being used by the holder of a crocodile management authority or an authorised person unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nSubsection (1) does not apply to the holder of a crocodile management authority or an authorised person.\nIn this section—\ncrocodile trap means an appliance designed for catching crocodiles.\ninterfere with , a crocodile trap, includes the following—\nreleasing a crocodile caught in the trap;\ntriggering the operation of the trap;\nmoving the trap;\nclimbing, standing or jumping on the trap;\ndamaging, destroying or modifying the trap;\ndamaging, destroying, defacing or modifying a sign attached to the trap;\nmisusing the trap.\ns 54 amd 2024 SL No. 196 s 48\n(sec.54-ssec.1) A person must not interfere with, or attempt to interfere with, a crocodile trap being used by the holder of a crocodile management authority or an authorised person unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.54-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the holder of a crocodile management authority or an authorised person.\n(sec.54-ssec.3) In this section— crocodile trap means an appliance designed for catching crocodiles. interfere with , a crocodile trap, includes the following— releasing a crocodile caught in the trap; triggering the operation of the trap; moving the trap; climbing, standing or jumping on the trap; damaging, destroying or modifying the trap; damaging, destroying, defacing or modifying a sign attached to the trap; misusing the trap.\n- (a) releasing a crocodile caught in the trap;\n- (b) triggering the operation of the trap;\n- (c) moving the trap;\n- (d) climbing, standing or jumping on the trap;\n- (e) damaging, destroying or modifying the trap;\n- (f) damaging, destroying, defacing or modifying a sign attached to the trap;\n- (g) misusing the trap.","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Repeal provision","content":"# Repeal provision","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"sec.55","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal","content":"### sec.55 Repeal\n\nThe Nature Conservation (Estuarine Crocodile) Conservation Plan 2007 , SL No. 300 is repealed.","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions","content":"# Transitional provisions","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"sec.56","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition for part","content":"### sec.56 Definition for part\n\nIn this part—\nrepealed plan means the repealed Nature Conservation (Estuarine Crocodile) Conservation Plan 2007 as in force immediately before the commencement.","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"sec.57","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing crocodile management authorities","content":"### sec.57 Existing crocodile management authorities\n\nA crocodile management authority granted before the commencement under the repealed plan is taken to be a crocodile management authority granted under this plan.","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"sec.58","sectionType":"section","heading":"Problem crocodiles and icon crocodiles","content":"### sec.58 Problem crocodiles and icon crocodiles\n\nAn estuarine crocodile that was a problem crocodile or icon crocodile under the repealed plan is taken to be a problem crocodile or icon crocodile under this plan.","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"sec.59","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authorised activities, uses, conditions and limitations","content":"### sec.59 Authorised activities, uses, conditions and limitations\n\nFor a crocodile management authority or wildlife authority for estuarine crocodiles granted before the commencement, an authorised activity, use, condition or limitation for the authority under the repealed plan is taken to be an authorised activity, use, condition or limitation for the authority under this plan.","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"sec.60","sectionType":"section","heading":"Directions given under repealed plan","content":"### sec.60 Directions given under repealed plan\n\nA direction given by the chief executive or a conservation officer before the commencement under the repealed plan is taken to be a direction given under this plan.","sortOrder":82},{"sectionNumber":"sec.61","sectionType":"section","heading":"Procedures for problem crocodiles caught before commencement","content":"### sec.61 Procedures for problem crocodiles caught before commencement\n\nPart 2, division 2, subdivision 4 applies to a person if the person caught a problem crocodile under a crocodile management authority before the commencement.\nPart 2, division 3, subdivision 4 applies to a person if the person caught a problem crocodile under a damage mitigation permit before the commencement.\n(sec.61-ssec.1) Part 2, division 2, subdivision 4 applies to a person if the person caught a problem crocodile under a crocodile management authority before the commencement.\n(sec.61-ssec.2) Part 2, division 3, subdivision 4 applies to a person if the person caught a problem crocodile under a damage mitigation permit before the commencement.","sortOrder":83},{"sectionNumber":"sec.62","sectionType":"section","heading":"Icon crocodile agreements","content":"### sec.62 Icon crocodile agreements\n\nAn icon crocodile agreement entered into under the repealed plan is taken to be an icon crocodile agreement under this plan.","sortOrder":84},{"sectionNumber":"sec.63","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to repealed plan","content":"### sec.63 References to repealed plan\n\nIn an instrument, a reference to the repealed plan is taken, if the context permits, to be a reference to this plan.","sortOrder":85}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The plan's scope has expanded beyond its core conservation and problem-crocodile-management intent. The 2024 amendments (sections 51A, 51B, 51C) added new public safety and human-behaviour offences — including the 10-metre proximity rule and the ban on discarding animal matter at signed locations — which go beyond wildlife management into direct regulation of general public conduct in crocodile habitat. The plan now also explicitly accommodates and regulates the commercial crocodile-watching tourism industry, reflecting the growth of that sector since the original framework was conceived."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple interlocking licence and authority types (crocodile management authorities, damage mitigation permits, harvesting licences, Queensland crocodile licences, exhibited animal authorities, interaction licences) with different rules for each","Heavily cross-references a parent Act and a separate Animals Regulation 2020, making the plan impossible to fully understand in isolation","Nuanced definition of 'problem crocodile' with multiple overlapping triggers requiring official discretion","Detailed procedural requirements with strict timeframes (72-hour trap deployment, 30-day isolation, 5-day and 30-day reporting deadlines)","Different rules apply depending on whether the authority holder is an 'approved person' or a 'prescribed officer'","Commercial pricing formula for acquiring caught crocodiles (per-centimetre rate, gender-differentiated)","Special category of 'icon crocodile' with additional agreement requirements layered on top of standard rules","Egg harvesting regime requires scientific population surveys and imposes detailed record-keeping obligations","Interstate movement of crocodiles requires additional approvals from other jurisdictions","Multiple 2020 and 2024 amendments have added new offences and modified existing provisions, creating a layered document"],"plain_english_summary":"This law is Queensland’s updated rulebook for managing estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles, balancing conservation with public safety and commercial uses. It sets who may declare and remove “problem” crocodiles, how captured animals are handled, and standards for egg‑harvesting, crocodile keepers, licensed contractors, tour operators, and conservation officers.\n\nNotable protections include a 10‑metre exclusion zone around wild crocodiles, strict rules against tampering with traps, limits on display/use of former problem animals, and requirements for monitoring, tagging and record‑keeping to sustain wild populations."},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":769},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation appears consistent with its original purpose. The 2024 amendments (sections 51A-51C) added public safety offences regarding proximity to crocodiles and feeding, which align with the plan's stated purposes of protecting humans and preventing problem crocodile behaviour. The egg harvesting provisions in Part 3 and commercial use restrictions support the ecological sustainability purpose. No significant scope creep detected."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple overlapping permit and licence systems (crocodile management authorities, damage mitigation permits, harvesting licences, Queensland crocodile licences)","Frequent cross-references to the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 and the Australian Crocodile Code","Nested conditional logic for 'problem crocodile' definition (danger to humans OR danger to livestock/dogs, with multiple sub-criteria)","Different rules apply depending on: who holds the authority, whether the crocodile is alive or dead, whether it's an 'icon crocodile', and whether it's being kept for breeding or display","Detailed record-keeping requirements with specific data fields (GPS coordinates, nest conditions, buyer details)","Transitional provisions preserving authorities and agreements from the repealed 2007 plan","2024 amendments adding new offences for proximity to crocodiles and discarding animal parts"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **Queensland conservation plan** that manages how people interact with estuarine crocodiles (saltwater crocodiles) — the world's largest living reptiles.\n\n**What it does:**\n\nThe plan has four main goals:\n- **Keep wild crocodile populations healthy and viable**\n- **Protect people from dangerous crocodiles** (called \"problem crocodiles\")\n- **Protect farm animals, working dogs, and aquaculture** from crocodile attacks\n- **Make sure any commercial use of crocodiles is environmentally sustainable**\n\n**Who it affects:**\n\n- **General public** — there are new rules about how close you can get to wild crocodiles (10 metre minimum distance in most cases), and you can't feed them by discarding animal parts near boat ramps or camping areas\n- **Crocodile farmers and keepers** — the plan sets up a system for catching \"problem crocodiles\" and giving them to licensed keepers for breeding or public display\n- **People with harvesting licences** — special rules for collecting crocodile eggs from the wild\n- **Conservation officers** — they have powers to direct people to move away from crocodiles and manage problem animals\n\n**Key mechanisms:**\n\n- **Problem crocodiles** are defined as crocodiles that pose a danger to humans, livestock, or working dogs. The chief executive of the environment department decides which crocodiles qualify.\n- **Crocodile management authorities** — permits granted to approved people or officers to catch problem crocodiles, with strict conditions about how they must be caught, kept, and what happens if they die\n- **Damage mitigation permits** — another way to authorise catching problem crocodiles, but only for licensed crocodile keepers\n- **Harvesting licences** — for collecting crocodile eggs, with detailed record-keeping requirements including GPS coordinates of nests\n- **Icon crocodiles** — special category for significant crocodiles that can only be given to keepers who sign special agreements\n\n**Why it matters:**\n\nCrocodiles are dangerous apex predators that can kill humans, but they're also a protected species important to Queensland's ecosystems and tourism industry. This plan tries to balance public safety with conservation — letting dangerous animals be removed while ensuring the species thrives in the wild and supporting a sustainable commercial industry (farming, tourism, leather)."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The plan repeals the 2007 plan but carries over existing authorities (secs 55–63) while adding and tightening operational rules: a formal scheme to allocate problem crocodiles to licensed keepers (sec.6), prescribed payments for transferred crocodiles (sec.32), detailed egg‑harvesting requirements and record-keeping (secs 35, 43–46), and new public-safety offences and powers for conservation officers (secs 51A–51C, 51B). These provisions increase administrative discretion, compliance duties and enforcement reach compared with simple continuation."},"complexity_factors":["Definition-driven thresholds and discretion: ‘problem crocodile’ is partly subjective and decided by the chief executive (sec.5), creating interpretive complexity.","Multiple authority types and grant conditions: crocodile management authorities, damage mitigation permits and harvesting licences each have distinct eligibility, term and activity limits (secs 6, 10, 22, 25, 34).","Chief executive powers and operational directions: power to direct handling, movement and euthanasia in specified circumstances (secs 12, 18) increases administrative discretion.","Allocation and payment mechanics: scheme for giving problem crocodiles to keepers plus specific per-centimetre payment rates and waivers (sec.6, sec.32).","Detailed compliance, reporting and record-keeping obligations with penalties (secs 14, 19–21, 28–30, 43–46, 45).","Cross-references to the Act and the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 add external dependencies and interpretive linkage (e.g. secs 4, 22, 34, 39).","Newly inserted public-safety offences and powers (proximity, discard rules, move-away directions) expand operational scope and enforcement actors (secs 51A–51C, 51B).","Transitional and repeal provisions retain prior authorities while altering form, requiring attention to temporal application (secs 55–63)."],"plain_english_summary":"This plan sets out how Queensland will manage estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles: it defines when a wild crocodile is a “problem”, authorises conservation officers and licensed keepers to catch, move or euthanase problem animals, creates a scheme to allocate caught problem crocodiles to licensed keepers, and regulates egg-harvesting, tagging, record-keeping and proximity offences. It affects conservation officers, crocodile keepers, egg harvesters, commercial viewers and the public; it matters because it allocates decision-making and costs, creates compliance and reporting duties, and grants the chief executive wide operational discretion (see secs 5, 6, 12, 32, 43)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/nature-conservation-estuarine-crocodile-conservation-plan-2018","history":"/api/acts/nature-conservation-estuarine-crocodile-conservation-plan-2018/history","analysis":"/api/acts/nature-conservation-estuarine-crocodile-conservation-plan-2018/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/nature-conservation-estuarine-crocodile-conservation-plan-2018/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/nature-conservation-estuarine-crocodile-conservation-plan-2018/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/nature-conservation-estuarine-crocodile-conservation-plan-2018/documents"}}