Plant Biosecurity Act 2010
10Introduction of plants and plant products
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10 Introduction of plants and plant products
S. 10(1)(a) amended by No. 22/2022 s. 147(2).
(a) import, introduce or bring into Victoria from another State or Territory any plant or plant product affected by any disease or pest or any pest or any disease organism; or
(b) cause or permit any of the things in paragraph (a) to be done—
except—
(c) for scientific purposes or purposes of protecting the environment or furthering agricultural interests; and
(d) in accordance with the written consent of the Minister.
- 20 penalty units.
(2) A person must not knowingly, recklessly or negligently do any of the things in subsection (1)(a) or (b) unless the person complies with subsection (1)(c) and (d).
- 120 penalty units.
S. 11 amended by Nos 71/2014 s. 41, 22/2022 s. 148(a).