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Biosecurity Act 1993

Savings and transitional provisions

170: Savings of Plants Act 1970 for limited administrative purposes

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"The old Plants Act 1970 law still applies for some tasks, like exporting plants."

The Plants Act 1970 still applies for some administrative tasks. You can find more information about this in the Plants Act 1970. This is necessary for the proper administration of certain sections of that Act when it comes to exporting plants.

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Part 10Savings and transitional provisions

170Savings of Plants Act 1970 for limited administrative purposes

  1. Notwithstanding section 167(1) of this Act, the Plants Act 1970 shall continue in full effect to the extent necessary for the proper administration of sections 15 and 16 of that Act in relation to the export of plants.

Notes
  • Section 170: amended, on , by section 134 of the Biosecurity Amendment Act 1997 (1997 No 89).