Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 2004
79Direction in relation to agricultural pursuits on contaminated
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79 Direction in relation to agricultural pursuits on contaminated land (1) On receiving advice under section 78 about agricultural produce growing on contaminated land, the Minister may give the grower a written direction: (a) to take the measures specified in the direction to reduce the concentration of a substance in the produce, which may include measures to destroy the produce or to restrict access to or use of the land; or (b) if the Minister is satisfied that the threat posed or likely to be posed by the concentration of a substance in the produce is sufficiently serious – to implement a remedial plan in relation to the produce, which may include measures to rehabilitate the land. (2) Before giving a direction under subsection (1) because of the threat posed or likely to be posed to human health, the Minister must consult with the minister primarily responsible for health. (3) A person who contravenes a direction given under subsection (1) (4) An offence against subsection (3) is a regulatory offence. (5) If a person contravenes a direction given under subsection (1): (a) the Chemicals Coordinator may take those measures; and