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Biosecurity Act 1993

Exclusive economic zone

162AJ: Powers relating to craft

You could also call this:

"Rules for boats and ships in New Zealand's waters to help keep the country safe from biosecurity risks"

When you are in the exclusive economic zone of New Zealand, some rules apply to craft. You need to follow rules that are similar to those in section 32(1) of the Biosecurity Act, but with some changes. These changes help manage biosecurity risks posed by craft in the exclusive economic zone.

If you are on a craft that has come from outside New Zealand's exclusive economic zone, the rules apply to you. The rules also apply if you are preparing for or supporting activities in the exclusive economic zone. You must follow the rules to help manage biosecurity risks.

In some cases, you may be directed to move your craft to manage biosecurity risks. This can only happen if there is no other way to manage the risks and if the movement is necessary. You can find more information about these rules in section 32(1)(b) of the Biosecurity Act.

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Part 8AExclusive economic zone

162AJPowers relating to craft

  1. Section 32(1) applies as if or the EEZ for the purpose of exploring or exploiting resources in the EEZ, or in preparation or support for such a purpose, after a voyage originating beyond the outer limits of the EEZ appeared after the first reference to New Zealand territory.

  2. Section 32(1)(a) applies as if or the EEZ appeared after New Zealand territory.

  3. Section 32(1)(b) applies as if New Zealand territory read the EEZ, but only if there is no feasible alternative to managing the biosecurity risks posed by the craft and if the movement directed is only to the extent reasonably necessary to manage the biosecurity risks posed by the craft.

Notes
  • Section 162AJ: inserted, on , by section 73 of the Biosecurity Law Reform Act 2012 (2012 No 73).