27Destruction of GMO or thing containing GMO

27 Destruction of GMO or thing containing GMO

(1)  [Section 27 Subsection (1) omitted by No. 44 of 2007, s. 23, Applied:13 Nov 2007] .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  

(2)  For the purposes of giving effect to a destruction order, an authorised officer may –

(a) [Section 27 Subsection (2) amended by No. 44 of 2007, s. 23, Applied:13 Nov 2007] enter and remain in the premises or area in which he or she reasonably believes the GMO or thing containing a GMO is situated; and

(b) [Section 27 Subsection (2) amended by No. 44 of 2007, s. 23, Applied:13 Nov 2007] require a permit holder, affected person, exempt person or person apparently in charge of the GMO or thing containing a GMO to destroy the GMO or thing in accordance with the notice provided under subsection (3) ; and

(c) [Section 27 Subsection (2) amended by No. 44 of 2007, s. 23, Applied:13 Nov 2007] seize the GMO or thing containing a GMO; and

(d) [Section 27 Subsection (2) amended by No. 44 of 2007, s. 23, Applied:13 Nov 2007] destroy the GMO or thing containing a GMO, either in those premises or that area or elsewhere.

(3)  [Section 27 Subsection (3) amended by No. 44 of 2007, s. 23, Applied:13 Nov 2007] [Section 27 Subsection (3) amended by No. 44 of 2007, s. 23, Applied:13 Nov 2007] A requirement to destroy a GMO or thing containing a GMO under subsection (2)(b) is to be made by written notice, attached to a copy of the destruction order, provided to the permit holder, affected person, exempt person or person apparently in charge of the GMO or thing.

(4)  When exercising powers under this section, an authorised officer may –

(a) be assisted by such police officers and other persons as the authorised officer considers appropriate; and