Biosecurity Act 2019
19Permitted matter
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19 Permitted matter
(1) The Minister may, by notice published in the Gazette, declare any biosecurity matter, or class of biosecurity matter, to be permitted matter if the Minister is satisfied on reasonable grounds that –
(a) the biosecurity matter, or class of biosecurity matter, does not pose a biosecurity risk to Tasmania or a part of Tasmania; or
(b) any biosecurity risk posed by the biosecurity matter, or class of biosecurity matter, is not significant and is able to be effectively controlled.
(2) A declaration under this section may be made subject to such conditions, requirements or restrictions in respect of biosecurity matter, or class of biosecurity matter, as the Minister considers reasonable in the circumstances.