Part 3Importation of risk goods
Inspections, declarations, etc
37AApproval of arrival of craft at port not approved as place of first arrival
A person may request the Director-General's approval for the arrival of a craft at a port that is not approved under section 37 as a place of first arrival for—
- any craft; or
- craft of the kind or description of the craft to which the request relates; or
- craft arriving for the purpose that the craft to which the request relates is arriving for.
The Director-General may approve the arrival of the craft at the port if he or she is satisfied that imposing conditions on the arrival of the craft at the port can manage the risks associated with—
- the importation of risk goods; and
- the entry of the craft into New Zealand territory.
The Director-General may give his or her approval subject to the necessary conditions.
Before taking action under this section, the Director-General must consult in accordance with section 37D.
Notes
- Section 37A: inserted, on , by section 19 of the Biosecurity Amendment Act 1997 (1997 No 89).
- Section 37A(1): replaced, on , by section 31 of the Biosecurity Law Reform Act 2012 (2012 No 73).
- Section 37A(2): replaced, on , by section 31 of the Biosecurity Law Reform Act 2012 (2012 No 73).
- Section 37A(2A): inserted, on , by section 31 of the Biosecurity Law Reform Act 2012 (2012 No 73).