59IFunctions of Board

### 59I Functions of Board > [*\[Section 59I Inserted by No. 55 of 2009, s. 8, Applied:12 Nov 2009\]*](/view/html/inforce/2009-11-12/act-2009-055#GS8@EN) The functions of the Board are as follows: > > > > (a) to act in any matter relating to the alkaloid poppy industry as may be directed by the Secretary; > > > > > (b) to receive, consider and determine production estimates for the contract growing and harvesting of alkaloid poppy material; > > > > > (c) to liaise with the Commonwealth in order to fulfil Australia’s obligations under the Convention; > > > > > (d) to ensure the security of Tasmanian alkaloid poppy crops; > > > > > (e) to collect and collate statistical information relating to the alkaloid poppy industry and prepare reports on the industry; > > > > > (f) to facilitate the destruction of any alkaloid poppies grown without the authority of a licence or other authority issued or granted under this Act; > > > > > (g) to advise the Minister and the Minister having the administration of the [Public Health Act 1997](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1997-086) on any matter relating to the alkaloid poppy industry; > > > > > (h) to do anything, and provide such other advice to other Ministers, as may be requested by those Ministers.