219Claims for reimbursement

219 Claims for reimbursement

(1)  Except as provided under subsection (2) , a claim for reimbursement under this Division is to be –

(a) in a form approved by the Secretary; and

(b) lodged with the Secretary; and

(c) accompanied by such evidence as the Secretary requires to show that the animal, plant or other property died or was destroyed in at least one of the circumstances specified in section 218(1) ; and

(d) made within 90 days after the death or destruction, or such longer period as the Secretary allows in writing.

(2)  If an approved biosecurity program specifies a manner in which a claim for reimbursement may be made, a claim for reimbursement in respect of an animal, plant or other property destroyed under the program is to be made in accordance with the manner specified in that program.