Part 3Animal exports
43Consideration of application
The Director-General must, in considering any application under section 42, have regard to such of the following matters as are relevant:
- the manner in which the welfare of any animals previously exported by the applicant was attended to on the journey between New Zealand and the country to which they were exported:
- the capability, skills, and experience of the applicant in relation to the export of animals:
- the species or type of animal and the number of animals proposed to be exported:
- the ages, and the physiological state, of the animals proposed to be exported:
- the mode of transport proposed and the facilities provided:
- the length and nature of the journey proposed:
- the susceptibility of the animal to harm and distress under the conditions of transport proposed:
- any New Zealand requirements in relation to the export of the animal:
- any requirements of the country into which the animal is being exported:
- any relevant international standard:
- the date on which it is intended that the animal leave New Zealand:
- any regulations made under section 183C relating to the export of animals:
- New Zealand's reputation as a responsible exporter of animals and products made from animals:
- any other matters that the Director-General considers relevant to the welfare of the animal.
The Director-General may, in considering any application under section 42, have regard to the following matters:
- the post-arrival conditions for the management of the animals in the importing country:
- the manner in which the welfare of any animals previously exported by the applicant was attended to during—
- the 30-day period commencing on the date of their arrival in the importing country; or
- any lesser period after their arrival that the Director-General thinks fit.
- the 30-day period commencing on the date of their arrival in the importing country; or
Notes
- Section 43(1)(ka): inserted, on , by section 24(1) of the Animal Welfare Amendment Act (No 2) 2015 (2015 No 49).
- Section 43(1)(kb): inserted, on , by section 24(1) of the Animal Welfare Amendment Act (No 2) 2015 (2015 No 49).
- Section 43(2): inserted, on , by section 24(2) of the Animal Welfare Amendment Act (No 2) 2015 (2015 No 49).