28BInterpretation of Part

28B Interpretation of Part

In this Part –

responsible person, in relation to a GMO or thing containing or that may contain a GMO, includes, if appropriate –

(a) a permit holder; and

(b) an affected person; and

(c) an exempt person; and

(d) the person in whose baggage or goods the GMO or thing is found when examined under section 28J ; and

(e) the person apparently in possession or in charge of the GMO or thing; and

(f) the person apparently in possession or in charge of the GMO or thing before it is seized or removed to, or placed in, an approved quarantine place; and

(g) the person who would take possession or charge of the thing were it released from the custody of the Secretary after being so seized or from the approved quarantine place; and

(h) the person who would take possession or charge of the GMO or thing on its importation into the State.