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Biosecurity Act 1993

Exigency actions

143: Purpose of Part 7

You could also call this:

"Keeping New Zealand safe from unwanted organisms in emergencies"

The purpose of Part 7 is to help prevent, get rid of, or manage unwanted organisms if emergencies happen. You need to know that this Part is about dealing with problems that can affect the environment and people. This is so you can understand how the law helps keep New Zealand safe from unwanted organisms.

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Part 7Exigency actions

143Purpose of Part 7

  1. The purpose of this Part is to provide for the effective prevention, eradication, or management of unwanted organisms if emergencies or other exigencies occur.

Notes
  • Section 143: amended, on , by section 60 of the Biosecurity Law Reform Act 2012 (2012 No 73).