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Wildlife Protection (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1982
27Requirements for permits to export live animals and live plants
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##### 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.