Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered ActsPart 2, Division 9
repeal, insert
This Division applies in relation to beehives in which honey bees are kept.
Note for regulation 50
Honey bee is defined in section 4 of the Act.
(1) The owner of a beehive may, in the approved form, apply to the Registrar to register one or more beehives.
(2) The registration period for a beehive is 2 years commencing on the day the registration is approved by the Registrar and may be renewed for further periods of 2 years on application by the owner in the approved form.
(3) The owner of a beehive commits an offence if the beehive is not registered under this regulation.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(4) An offence against subregulation (3) is an offence of strict liability.
(1) The Registrar must issue a registration number or a unique identifier to the owner of one or more registered beehives.
(2) The owner of a registered beehive must ensure the beehive is marked with the owner's registration number or unique identifier.
(3) A marking under subregulation (2) must be:
(a) clear and legible; and
(b) at least 20 mm in height; and
(c) placed on the beehive in a place where it is easily visible.
(4) The owner of a beehive commits an offence if the beehive is not marked in accordance with this regulation.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(5) An offence against subregulation (4) is an offence of strict liability.
The Registrar must keep a register of beehives that contains the following information:
(a) the name and address of the owner of one or more registered beehives;
(b) the address and description of each property on which the registered beehives are kept;
(c) the number of registered beehives kept on each property;
(d) any other information the Registrar considers appropriate.
(1) The owner of a registered beehive must, in the approved form, notify the Registrar of a change in any of the details required to be kept in the register of beehives within 7 days of the change occurring.
(2) A person required to notify the Registrar under subregulation (1) commits an offence if the person fails to do so.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(3) An offence against subregulation (2) is an offence of strict liability.
(1) If ownership of a beehive is transferred to a new owner, the new owner must, in the approved form, notify the Registrar of the transfer within 28 days of the transfer occurring.
(2) A new owner required to notify the Registrar under subregulation (1) commits an offence if the new owner fails to do so.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(3) An offence against subregulation (2) is an offence of strict liability.
For section 16B of the Act, the following information must be included in a biosecurity management plan:
(a) the name and description of the property to which the plan applies;
(b) a description, map or plan that accurately depicts or describes the boundaries of the property or the part of the property to which the plan applies;
(c) the name and contact details of the person or persons who own or manage livestock on the property, or part of the property, to which the plan applies;
(d) the heading to the plan must include:
(i) the words "BIOSECURITY MANAGEMENT PLAN"; and
(ii) the address of the property to which it applies;
(e) the day on which the plan comes into operation.
(1) This regulation prescribes the requirements for a sign under section 16C(1) of the Act.
(2) The following information must be contained in a sign:
(a) the word "STOP" or "VISITORS";
(b) the means of contacting the nominated person to obtain consent to enter the premises.
(3) The sign must:
(a) be comprised of sturdy and durable weather resistant materials; and
(b) be at least 450 mm x 600 mm; and
(c) display words that are legible and contrast with any background colour; and
(d) be securely and permanently attached to a gate, fence or signpost, structure or building; and
(e) be maintained in a good condition and be legible.