27Requirements for permits to export live animals and live plants

27 Requirements for permits to export live animals and live plants

(1) The Minister shall not grant a permit to export a live animal unless the Minister is satisfied that:

(a) the proposed recipient of the animal is equipped to provide, and will provide, suitable care for the animal; and

(b) the animal will be prepared and shipped so that the risk of:

(i) injury to the animal;

(ii) adverse effect on the health of the animal; and

(iii) cruel treatment of the animal;

is minimised.

(2) The Minister shall not grant a permit to export a live plant unless the Minister is satisfied that the plant will be prepared and shipped so that the risk of:

(a) injury to the plant; and

(b) adverse effect on the health of the plant;

is minimised.