Biosecurity Act 2023
231Limit on certain powers in relation to humans and
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231 Limit on certain powers in relation to humans and residential premises (1) For the following provisions, carrier does not include a human: (a) section 42 (2) (k) (Emergency declarations—scope of emergency measures); (b) section 55 (2) (k) (Control declarations—scope of emergency measures);
(c) section 148 (k) (Biosecurity directions—scope of directions); (d) section 176 (1) (k) (General powers on entry to premises); (e) section 234 (2) (b) and (d) (Regulation-making power). (2) None of the following provisions authorise the installation or use of a device in a part of premises that is being used only for residential purposes without the consent of the occupier of the premises: (a) section 42 (2) (l); (b) section 55 (2) (l); (c) section 148 (l); (d) section 176 (1) (l).