Biosecurity Regulation 2017
7Duty to notify certain pests and diseases
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7 Duty to notify certain pests and diseases
7 Duty to notify certain pests and diseases
(1) A person who in the course of engaging in a dealing with biosecurity matter or a carrier becomes aware of, or suspects, the presence of any pest or disease listed in Schedule 1 must notify the presence of the pest or disease in accordance with Part 6 within 1 working day after the person first suspects or becomes aware of the presence.
(2) A person is required to notify under this clause only if the person—
(a) is the owner, occupier or person in charge of, or has the care, custody or control of, premises, a carrier or other thing in relation to which the pest or disease is present or suspected of being present, or
(b) becomes aware of, or suspects, the presence of the pest or disease as a result of any consultation or other work carried out in relation to premises, a carrier or other thing in the person’s professional capacity.