177Control orders

177 Control orders

(1)  The Minister may, by order –

(a) establish one or more control zones; and

(b) establish control measures, in connection with a control zone, to prevent, eliminate, minimise, control or manage a biosecurity risk or biosecurity impact.

(2)  The Minister may make an order under subsection (1) if the Minister is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the order is necessary to prevent, eliminate, minimise, control or manage a biosecurity risk or biosecurity impact.

(3)  Before making an order under subsection (1) , the Minister is to consult with the Chief Veterinary Officer and the Chief Plant Protection Officer in respect of the proposed order.

(4)  Without limiting the generality of this section, the principal object of an order under subsection (1)  –

(a) is to prevent the introduction into Tasmania, or a part of Tasmania, of biosecurity matter that poses, or is likely to pose, a biosecurity risk; or

(b) is to eradicate from Tasmania, or a part of Tasmania, biosecurity matter that poses, or is likely to pose, a biosecurity risk; or

(c) if the Minister determines that it is not reasonably practicable to meet an object specified in paragraph (a) or (b) , is to provide for the management of a biosecurity risk, or biosecurity impact, as a result of the introduction of biosecurity matter into Tasmania, or a part of Tasmania.