138Powers of biosecurity officer if biosecurity measures are required

138  Powers of biosecurity officer if biosecurity measures are required  (1) If a biosecurity officer requires a biosecurity measure to be taken in relation to goods under section 132 (movement), section 133 (treatment), section 136 (destruction) or a regulation made for the purposes of section 137, a biosecurity officer may:  (a) direct a person in charge of the goods to carry out the biosecurity measure; or  (b) carry out the biosecurity measure; or  (c) arrange for another person with appropriate qualifications or expertise to carry out the biosecurity measure. Note 1: Section 136 sets out prerequisites to a biosecurity officer taking certain actions under this section in relation to a requirement under section 136 to destroy high‑value goods. Note 2: A person who is given a direction under paragraph (1)(a) of this section may commit an offence or contravene a civil penalty provision for failing to comply with the direction (see section 140).