This legislation has been repealed.
The purposes for which registers are to be maintained under this Part include the following:
(a) to facilitate and assist the operation of the stock identification schemes established under this Part,
(b) to protect public health and safety,
(c) to assist in controlling disease and residues in stock or in animal products,
(d) to assist in enabling the disease and residue status of stock or any animal products to be ascertained,
(e) to facilitate the determination of ownership of stock or any animal products,
(f) to assist in tracing the movement of stock or any animal products,
(g) to assist in the investigation of the theft of stock,
(h) to facilitate the dissemination of information in relation to the production and marketing of stock or any animal products.