8‑35 Damaged or destroyed official marki8‑35 Damaged or destroyed official marking devices

8‑35 Damaged or destroyed official marking devices

(1) This section applies if: (a) a person (other than an authorised officer) is in possession of an official marking device; and (b) the person becomes aware that the official marking device is damaged or destroyed, worn or otherwise unfit for applying an official mark to prescribed livestock, prescribed live animals or prescribed animal reproductive material. (2) The person must notify an authorised officer as soon as practicable after becoming aware of that fact and retain the official marking device in a secure place until otherwise directed by an authorised officer.