7Marking and tagging of listed taxa

7 Marking and tagging of listed taxa

(1)  For section 61(2)(c) of the Act, the Secretary may, by notice given to the holder of a listed taxon permit, require the holder to, in relation to a listed taxon taken in accordance with the permit –

(a) apply a mark, or affix a tag, that has been issued by the Secretary; or

(b) apply a mark, or affix a tag, in the manner specified in the notice.

(2)  The holder of the listed taxon permit must comply with the notice.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine not exceeding 20 penalty units for each day during which the offence continues.

(3)  A person must not, unless the Secretary otherwise allows, damage, remove or otherwise interfere with a mark applied, or a tag affixed, under this regulation.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.