9‑13 Conditions of accreditation9‑13 Conditions of accreditation

9‑13 Conditions of accreditation

(1) The accreditation of a veterinarian is subject to: (a) the conditions provided by subsections (3) to (7); and (b) any additional conditions that the Secretary considers appropriate and that are specified in the notice given to the veterinarian under section 9‑14.

Note: A decision to accredit a veterinarian subject to additional conditions is a reviewable decision (see section 11‑1 of this instrument and Part 2 of Chapter 11 of the Act).

(2) Without limiting paragraph (1)(b), additional conditions may relate to any matters stated in the notice given by the veterinarian under paragraph 9‑12(2)(e) or (3)(e) relating to conflicts of interest. Notice of interests or other changes that could affect ability to properly carry out export operations in approved export programs (3) An accredited veterinarian must give the Secretary written notice of the following: (a) each interest, pecuniary or otherwise (if any), that the accredited veterinarian acquires and that: (i) conflicts or could conflict with the accredited veterinarian’s ability to properly carry out export operations in approved export programs; and (ii) has not previously been notified to the Secretary; (b) any other change that could affect the accredited veterinarian’s ability to properly carry out export operations in approved export programs.

Note: Paragraph (3)(b) would cover, for example, a change to a matter referred to in paragraph 9‑12(2)(c), (d) or (e) or (3)(c), (d) or (e).

(4) A notice that is required to be given under subsection (3) must be given as soon as practicable after the interest is acquired or the change occurs (as the case may be). Carrying out required export operations (5) An accredited veterinarian must carry out the export operations the accredited veterinarian is required to carry out in each approved export program for which the veterinarian is the accredited veterinarian. Undertaking further training (6) If the Secretary gives an accredited veterinarian a written notice requiring the veterinarian to undertake specified further training that is likely to improve the veterinarian’s ability to carry out export operations in approved export programs, the accredited veterinarian must complete the training satisfactorily as required by the notice. Copies of documents must be given to the Secretary on request (7) An accredited veterinarian who has carried out export operations in an approved export program in relation to prescribed livestock must, on written request by the Secretary, give the Secretary a copy of each record that the veterinarian is required to retain under section 9‑26 and that is specified or described in the request: (a) within 14 days after receiving the request; or (b) if a shorter period is specified in the request—within the specified period.