When you are in the exclusive economic zone, you have to follow a rule. This rule is similar to one that applies in New Zealand. The rule is found in section 43(1)(a), but for the exclusive economic zone, it is applied as if it said "or the EEZ" after "New Zealand".

You need to provide information as required by this rule. This is part of the Biosecurity Act 1993. It was changed by the Biosecurity Law Reform Act 2012.

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162AK: Risk goods on board craft, or

"Rules for crafts with risky items in New Zealand waters"

162AM: General duty to inform, or

"Tell someone if you see a biosecurity risk in New Zealand's waters"

Part 8AExclusive economic zone

162ALDuty to provide information

Section 43(1)(a) applies as if or the EEZ appeared after New Zealand.

Notes

Section 162AL: inserted, on 18 September 2012, by section 73 of the Biosecurity Law Reform Act 2012 (2012 No 73).