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Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 2004
13Duty to ensure harm does not result from use of chemical
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13 Duty to ensure harm does not result from use of chemical products, fertilisers or stockfoods A person who uses a chemical product, fertiliser or stockfood must take all measures that are reasonable and practicable to ensure the use does not result in harm to: (a) the health of the general public; (b) the health of an animal; (c) the environment; or (d) domestic or export trade in agricultural produce. 500 penalty units 2 500 penalty units.