LIVESTOCK REGULATIONS 2009
82Obligations of owner of approved laboratory
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82 Obligations of owner of approved laboratory (1) The owner of an approved laboratory must: (a) ensure only diagnostic tests approved under section 32(3) of the Act are used for the detection of an emergency disease; and (b) ensure all tests, analyses or examinations of a sample or specimen are carried out in accordance with approved standards; and (c) ensure approved records are kept and submitted to the Chief Inspector within the approved time and in the approved manner; and (d) ensure the facilities and operational practices used in the laboratory comply with any approved standards of accreditation; and (e) comply with any written directions of the Chief Inspector for persons to take part in a program to assess the proficiency of the facilities and operational practices used in the laboratory. Fault element: Strict liability offence. Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units. (2) In subregulation (1)(b), (c) and (d): approved means approved by the Chief Inspector by Gazette notice. Part 4A Animal protection – land transport of livestock