Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021
2‑15 Circumstances for refusing to issue2‑15 Circumstances for refusing to issue government certificate
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2‑15 Circumstances for refusing to issue government certificate
For the purposes of paragraph 67(3)(g) of the Act, each of the following circumstances is prescribed in relation to an application for a government certificate in relation to plants or plant products: (a) the integrity of the plants or plant products cannot be ensured; (b) a condition, pest or contaminant that is likely to affect the acceptability of the plants or plant products to the importing country is present in Australian territory.
Note: Other grounds for the issuing body to refuse to issue a government certificate in relation to plants or plant products are provided by paragraphs 67(3)(a) to (f) of the Act.