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Biosecurity Act 2019
246Actions done under direction of authorised officers
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246 Actions done under direction of authorised officers
A person is not guilty of an offence under this Act for an act done, or omitted, by the person in good faith at the request, or under the direction, of –
(a) the Secretary, or the Chief Veterinary Officer or the Chief Plant Protection Officer, performing his or her functions under this Act; or
(b) an authorised officer performing his or her functions as an authorised officer.