23CMinister may approve or refuse to approve electronic collar system for use on cattle

23C Minister may approve or refuse to approve electronic collar system for use on cattle

(1) After considering an application under regulation 23A, the Minister must, within the time specified in subregulation (2) or (3) (as the case requires)—

(a) grant the approval, if the Minister is satisfied that the electronic collar system—

(i) meets the welfare and data requirements specified in regulation 23F; and

(ii) will be supported by a training program provided by or on behalf of the manufacturer to users of the electronic collar system that includes training as to the identification and management of welfare risks associated with the system; or

(b) refuse to grant the approval.

(2) Subject to subregulation (3), the Minister must decide an application under regulation 23A—

(a) within 60 days of receiving the application, if the application complies with regulation 23A(2); or

(b) within 60 days of receiving any further information requested under regulation 23A(3).

(3) The Minister, by written notice to the applicant, may extend the period specified in subregulation (2) as many times as the Minister considers necessary and must specify the new period in the notice.

(4) The Minister must give the applicant written notice of the Minister's decision under subregulation (1) as soon as practicable after making the decision.

(5) If the Minister approves the application, the notice under subregulation (4) must set out—

(a) the day on which the approval comes into effect; and

(b) the species or class of cattle in relation to which the electronic collar system is approved for use; and

(c) any other conditions of the approval imposed under regulation 23G.

Reg. 23D inserted by S.R. No. 136/2025 reg. 8.