112Marking of individual wildlife

112 Marking of individual wildlife

(1) The Secretary may direct, in writing, the holder of a wildlife licence, other than a game bird farmer licence, to mark wildlife in that licence holder's possession—

(a) if the wildlife is diseased; or

(b) if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the wildlife is held, or was held, acquired or disposed of, in contravention of the Act or a corresponding law of another State or a Territory of the Commonwealth with respect to wildlife; or

(c) for any other reason determined by the Secretary.

(2) The Game Management Authority may direct, in writing, the holder of a game bird farmer licence to mark any specified birds in the holder's possession—

(a) if the specified birds are diseased; or

(b) if the Game Management Authority believes on reasonable grounds that the specified birds are held, or were held, acquired or disposed of, in contravention of the Act or a corresponding law of another State or a Territory of the Commonwealth with respect to the specified birds; or

(c) for any other reason determined by the Game Management Authority.

(3) A direction under subregulation (1) or (2) may specify—

(a) the type of mark to be used; and

(b) the method of marking to be used; and

(c) whether the mark is to be permanent, or the duration of time for which the wildlife must remain marked.

(4) A person who has been directed to mark wildlife under this regulation must comply with the direction.