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Nature Conservation (Plants) Regulation 2020
sec.54Area already cleared—particular permits
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sec.54 Area already cleared—particular permits
An exemption applies to a person who takes a protected plant in an area by clearing if— the taking is within an area from which the person has already taken plants under a protected plant clearing permit, whether or not the permit ended before the commencement; and the taking is only to the same extent as the taking that is or was authorised as lawful under the permit; and the taking happens within 10 years from the day the permit is granted.
- (a) the taking is within an area from which the person has already taken plants under a protected plant clearing permit, whether or not the permit ended before the commencement; and
- (b) the taking is only to the same extent as the taking that is or was authorised as lawful under the permit; and
- (c) the taking happens within 10 years from the day the permit is granted.