New South Wales Repealed Regulations

This legislation has been repealed.

STOCK DISEASES REGULATION 2004 - REG 10B

10B Testing of stock for avian influenza

(1) A person must not test, or attempt to test, stock for avian influenza unless:

(a) the test is carried out in a veterinary laboratory that has been accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia for such testing, and the results of the test are released by a veterinary pathologist, or

(b) the test is carried out for diagnostic purposes and the Chief Veterinary Officer has approved:

(i) the diagnostic technique to be used, and

(ii) the laboratory at which the testing will be conducted, and

(iii) the person or persons who will be conducting the testing, or

(c) the test is carried out for research or training purposes and:

(i) the research or training has been approved by the Chief Veterinary Officer, and

(ii) the research or training is to be conducted by a person or class of persons approved by the Chief Veterinary Officer.

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.

(2) A person must not release or otherwise publish the results of a test for avian influenza (whether conducted under subclause (1) or otherwise) in relation to stock in New South Wales, that appear to be positive or inconclusive without the approval of the Chief Veterinary Officer.

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.

(3) For the purpose of this clause, a person is taken to have tested, or attempted to test, stock for avian influenza if the person has conducted any test that may be used to determine if stock has, or may have, been exposed to avian influenza.