7Duty to notify certain pests and diseases

#### 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.