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221 Transport of asbestos
(1) Subject to subregulation (2), a person must not transport asbestos.
(a) the transport of asbestos and asbestos waste for the purpose of disposal or, in the case of non-disposable personal protective clothing contaminated with asbestos, for the purpose of laundering; or
(b) the transport of asbestos fixed to or installed in a building, structure, vehicle, aircraft, ship or plant as at 31 December 2003.
Note to reg. 221(2) substituted by S.R. No. 88/2021 reg. 9.
The transport of asbestos waste is regulated by the Environment Protection Authority.