156AGiving information electronically

#### 156A Giving information electronically (1) If, under this Code, a person is required or permitted to give the APVMA information (including an application) in writing, that requirement is taken to have been met if: (a) the APVMA consents to the information being given electronically; and (b) the person gives the information electronically in accordance with any requirements mentioned in subsection (3); and (c) in a case where this Code requires the signature of an applicant or holder—the information includes the electronic signature of the applicant or holder. (2) If, under this Code, a person is required or permitted to give the APVMA information in writing, the regulations may, despite any other provision of this Code, require that the information be given only electronically and in accordance with any requirements mentioned in subsection (3). (3) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2), the APVMA may require that the information be given, in accordance with particular information technology requirements, by means of a particular kind of electronic communication. (4) If, under this Code, the APVMA is required or permitted to give a person information in writing, that requirement is taken to have been met if: (a) the person consents to the information being given electronically; and (b) the APVMA gives the information electronically; and (c) where applicable, the information includes the Chief Executive Officer’s electronic signature; and (d) in a case where a person’s failure to do, or not do, a thing set out in the information is an offence against this Code or the contravention of a civil penalty provision—the APVMA has adequate systems for proving the person received the information. (5) This section applies to a requirement or permission to give information, whether the expression “give”, “lodge”, “send” or “serve”, or any other expression, is used. (6) For the purposes of this section, giving information includes, but is not limited to, the following: (a) making or withdrawing an application; (b) making or lodging a claim; (c) giving, sending or serving a notification; (d) giving a report; (e) making a request; (f) making a declaration; (g) lodging or issuing a certificate; (h) giving a statement of reasons.