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Plant Biosecurity Act 2010
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81 Power to take samples
(1) An inspector may at any reasonable time take and remove for examination samples of or from, or specimens of—
(a) any plant or plant product, used package, used equipment or earth material which the inspector reasonably believes to be affected by a pest or disease; or
(b) any pest found in or on a plant or plant product, used package, used equipment or earth material.
(2) An inspector may submit any sample or specimen taken in accordance with this Act to a laboratory or place approved by the Secretary for examination.