(1)  This Act does not apply to, or in relation to, a plant that is situated on –

(a) excluded land; or

(b) a farm within the meaning of the Primary Industry Activities Protection Act 1995 , if the plant is planted or maintained for a purpose that is necessary or desirable for the management or operation of the farm.

(2)  This Act does not apply to, or in relation to, a plant that forms a fence in relation to which a notice may be issued under section 48 of the Boundary Fences Act 1908 .

(3)  This Act does not apply to, or in relation to, plants planted or maintained –

(a) for the purpose of enabling the sale of the plant; or

(b) under an order of a court or tribunal other than an order for the purposes of this Act.