QueenslandNature
Conservation Act 1992NatureConservationRegulation1994Reprinted as in force on 11 August
2006Reprint No. 5HThis reprint is
prepared bythe Office of the Queensland Parliamentary
CounselWarning—This reprint is not an authorised
copyNOT FURTHER AMENDEDLAST REPRINT
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6Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Subdivision 2100101Subdivision 3102103104105106Subdivision 4107Division 3Subdivision 1108109109A110111112113114115Subdivision 2115A116117118Requirements about moving animals in
containersRequirement about containers used to move
live protectedanimals generally . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Requirement
about labels for containers used to sendprotected
animals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .Provisions about movement
advicesRequirements
for movement advice
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.Only 1 movement under
movement advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dealing with movement advice. . . . . . . .
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keep and
produce movement advice
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.Interfering with
movement advice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Identification and
information requirementIdentification requirement for
buying or
selling protected,international or
prohibited wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.Provisions that apply to all licences,
permits andother authoritiesRestrictions on
grant for
all relevant authoritiesWho may obtain relevant
authority .
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.Relevant authority
must be
consistent with purpose
of Act
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.Relevant
authority must not be granted if conservation planrestricts
the grant
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.Relevant
authority must not allow taking protected animal byusing regulated substance
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authority must be for only 1 licensed premises ormobile facility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maximum term for licences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maximum term for permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maximum
term for
Aboriginal tradition or
Island customauthorities.....................................Maximum
term for
collection authorities. .
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. .Provisions about things authorised by all
relevantauthoritiesConservation plan
may limit
or extend
things authorised byrelevant
authority .
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. .Particular
relevant authorities for
animals limited to only live ordead
species. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Limitation
for relevant authorities for
taking animal by killing theanimal........................................Relevant
authorities for protected
plants limited to speciesidentified on
authority .
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7Nature Conservation Regulation
1994118A119120121122123124125126127128Subdivision
3129130131132133134135136137Subdivision
4138139140141Relevant authority only authorises
keeping, using and movingof lawfully obtained wildlife . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Meaning of number on relevant authority . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Particular
holders may engage in unauthorised interaction forprotected animals . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holders of
particular relevant authorities for animals may moveanimal to place of keeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holder of relevant
authority for animals
may move
animals toauthorised
buyers .
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. .Holder of relevant
authority for animals
may moveanimals
from interstate sellers
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.Holder of relevant authority
for animals
may move
animal forprivate
reasons. .
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.Holder of relevant authority
for animals
may move
live animalto
and from
veterinary surgeon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holder
of particular licences
may move
animal to
or fromdisplay......................................Holder of relevant
authority for whole protected plants
maymove plants...................................Holder of relevant
authority for protected
plant parts
may moveplant
parts .
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.Carrying out
activities under any licence, permit
or otherauthorityRelevant authority
and identification must
be carried.
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.Particular persons
must produce identification. .
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.Display of relevant authority
if animal
displayed at particularplaces........................................Compliance
with chief
executive’s
directions about sampling
orimplanting.....................................Persons
to whom
holders may
sell or
give wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . .Persons
from whom
holders may
buy or
accept wildlife . . . . . . . .Dealing
with animals after
death—sampled or implantedanimals......................................Dealing with animals
after death—other
animals .
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. .Assistance to conservation officers . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Provisions about
form of authoritiesRelevant authority must identify wildlife .
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identification must be stated onrelevant authority . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Corporation
relevant authority must state who is manager . . . . .Aboriginal tradition or Island custom
authorities must listauthorised
individuals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110111112113114115116116117118118119120120120121122122123125125126127127
8Nature Conservation Regulation
1994142Part 2Division 1143Division 2Subdivision
1144144A144B145146147148148A149149A150151152153154155156157158159160Subdivision 2161162163Term of authority must be stated . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exemptions for
taking, keeping, using or moving protectedanimalsPurpose and operation of partPurpose and operation of pt 2 . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exemptions for
taking, keeping, using and moving animalsGeneral
exemptionsExemption
for chief
executive .
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authorised keeper in another State
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for authorised keeper
in another
country .
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.Exemption for
veterinary surgeons. .
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for particular government officers
or employees. .
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Australian Defence Force
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.Exemption for
marine turtle or dugong in particularcircumstances................................Exemption for protected shark in particular
circumstances . . . . .Exemption for exempt animals—keeping
and using. . . . . . . . . . .Exemption for
exempt animals—moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exemption for controlled animals—keeping or
using . . . . . . . . . .Exemption
for controlled animals—moving
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.Exemption for
particular recreational reptiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exemption
for least
concern amphibians .
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for particular protected fish
for recreationalpurpose....................................Exemption for protected scorpions or spiders
for recreationalpurpose........................................Exemption
for educational or
scientific purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exemption
for sick
or injured
animals—marine mammals
andturtles........................................Exemption
for sick,
injured or
orphaned animals—otheranimals.....................................Exemption
for interacting with
animals in
the wild
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for wholesalers to
move dead
protected animals . . . .Particular
exemptions for moving animals kept
under anexemptionExemption to
move protected animal
for private
reasons. .
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.Exemption to
move particular animals to and from veterinarysurgeon.....................................Exemption
to move
particular animals to or from show ordisplay......................................127128129129130130130132132132133134134136137137138139139140141142142143143144
9Nature Conservation Regulation
1994164Part 3165166167168Part
4Division 1170Division 2Subdivision
1171Subdivision 2172173174Subdivision 3175Subdivision 4176177Division 3Subdivision
1178Subdivision 2179180181182Subdivision
3183184Exemption to
move dead protected animals to particularholders.....................................Keeping, using or moving international or
prohibitedanimals, other than under relevant
authorityPurpose of pt 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Authorised keepers in another State . . . .
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in another
country. .
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.Veterinary
surgeons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .Licences
for taking,
keeping or
using animalsPreliminaryLicences that
may be
granted .
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. .Commercial
wildlife licence (wildlife interaction)Purpose of divisionPurpose of div 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Restrictions
on grant
of commercial wildlife
licence (wildlifeinteraction)Restriction on
animals for which licence may be granted. . . . . . .Restriction of persons to whom licence may
be granted . . . . . . .Restriction on activities for which
licence may be granted . . . . . .Things
authorised by commercial wildlife licence (wildlifeinteraction)Holder may
engage in unauthorised interaction . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.Carrying out activities under commercial
wildlife licence(wildlife interaction)Compliance with
approved interaction plan
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.Requirement to
keep report
about activities under
licence .
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on grant
of commercial wildlife
licencesRestriction on
animals for
which licence may
be granted.
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. .Restriction
if recreational wildlife licence
granted for
birds orreptiles........................................Additional restriction for licence for birds
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restriction for licence for reptiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .Things authorised by commercial wildlife
licencesHolder may keep and use particular animals .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holder may process particular
animals .
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10Nature Conservation Regulation
1994186187Subdivision
4188189190191Division 3ASubdivision
1191ASubdivision 2191BSubdivision
3191CSubdivision 4191D191EDivision 4Subdivision
1192Subdivision 2193194195196197Subdivision 3198199200Subdivision 4201202Holder may move animal to and from residence
toprovide care.................................Holder may breed protected birds . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carrying out
activities under commercial wildlife licenceGeneral
requirement about way animal must be kept and used .Requirement about identifying dead animals
kept under licence .Requirement to
keep record
book .
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.Requirement to
give return
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wildlife licence (mobile)Purpose of divisionPurpose of div 3A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Restrictions on
grant of
commercial wildlife licence(mobile)Restriction about animals for which licence
may be granted . . . .Things authorised by commercial
wildlife licence (mobile)Holder may keep and use particular
animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carrying out
activities under commercial wildlife licence(mobile)Keeping record and return book . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Giving return of
operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .Recreational wildlife licencesPurpose of divisionPurpose of div 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Restrictions
on grant
for recreational wildlife licencesRestriction on
animals for
which licence may
be granted.
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. .Restriction
on grant
of licence
to children
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on grant
of licence
for restricted birds
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. .Restriction
on grant
of licence
for restricted reptiles
oramphibians.................................Restriction if commercial wildlife licence
granted for birds orreptiles.......................................Things
authorised by recreational
wildlife licencesHolder may keep or use particular
animals .
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. .Holder may take particular reptiles
to feed
other reptiles . . . . . . .Holder may breed protected birds . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carrying out
activities under recreational
wildlife licencesGeneral requirement
about way
animal must
be kept
andused......................................Requirement to keep particular animals for
minimum period . . . .153154154154155155156156157157158158159159159160160160161162162162
11Nature Conservation Regulation
1994203Division 5Subdivision
1204Subdivision 2205206208Subdivision
3209Subdivision 4210211212213Division 6Subdivision
1214Subdivision 2215217Subdivision 3218Subdivision 4220221222Division 7Subdivision 1223Requirement to keep record book . . . . . .
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wildlife harvesting licencesPurpose of
divisionPurpose of div 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Restriction on
grant of commercial wildlife harvestinglicencesRestriction on animals for which licence may
be granted. . . . . . .Restriction on grant of licence to
children if weapons involved . .Restriction on
grant of licence for whales or dolphins . . . . . . . . .Things authorised by commercial wildlife
harvestinglicenceHolder may take, keep and use particular
animals. . . . . . . . . . . .Carrying out
activities under commercial wildlife harvestinglicenceWay animal may be taken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Requirements about
carcasses of animals taken underlicence.....................................Requirement
to keep
record book
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to give
return of
operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Recreational wildlife harvesting
licencesPurpose of divisionPurpose of div 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Restriction
on grant
of recreational wildlife harvestinglicencesRestriction on grant of licence to children
if weapons involved . .Restriction on grant of licence for
ducks and quails . . . . . . . . . . .Things
authorised by recreational wildlife harvestinglicenceHolder may take, keep,
use and
process particular animals
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. .Carrying out activities under recreational
wildlifeharvesting
licenceWay animal may be taken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Requirements about
carcasses of animals taken underlicence....................................Requirement to
give return
of operations .
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. .Wildlife
demonstrator licencesPurpose of
divisionPurpose of div 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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12Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Subdivision 2224Subdivision 3225226227228229230231232Division 8Subdivision
1233Subdivision 2234Subdivision
3235Subdivision 4236237239240Subdivision
5241242243244245246247248Division 9Subdivision
1249Things authorised by wildlife demonstrator
licenceHolder may keep and use particular animals .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carrying out
activities under wildlife demonstrator licenceRestriction on
number of live animals that may be kept underlicence.......................................Minimum number of displays . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Way animal may
be displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.Requirement to supervise animal while being
displayed . . . . . . .Restriction on acts animal may be
required to do . . . . . . . . . . . .Handling dangerous
animals .
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keep record
book .
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of operations .
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. .Wildlife
exhibitor licencesPurpose of divisionPurpose of div 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Additional
application requirementsRequirement to
give particular information for
application . . . . . .Restrictions
on grant
for wildlife exhibitor
licencesExhibit must
meet particular criteria
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.Things authorised
by wildlife
exhibitor licenceHolder may keep and use animals
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. .Holder may take and keep sick, injured
or orphaned
animals .
. .Holder may engage in unauthorised
interaction in particularcircumstances .
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. . . .Holder may move animal to or from licensed
premises forsecondary
authorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carrying
out activities under
wildlife exhibitor licenceWay animal may be displayed .
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. .Requirement
to supervise animal
while being
displayed .
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. .Restriction on acts animal may be required
to do . . . . . . . . . . . .Handling dangerous
animals .
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.Particular holders
must comply
with approved interaction plan
. .Particular
holders must keep report about
particular activities. .
.Requirement to
keep record
book .
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farming licencesPurpose of divisionPurpose of div 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173173174174175175175176176177177178178179179180180181181181181182183183184
13Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Subdivision 2250251Subdivision 3252Subdivision 4253254255256257258259260261Division 10Subdivision
1262263Subdivision 2264265266Subdivision 3267Subdivision
4268269270271272273274Part
5Division 1275Restriction on grant of wildlife farming
licencesRestriction on animals for which licence may
be granted. . . . . . .Restriction on grant of licence for
particular reptiles . . . . . . . . . .Things
authorised by wildlife farming licencesHolder may keep,
use and process animals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carrying
out activities under
wildlife farming licenceRequirement about
identifying animal taken
from the
wild .
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.Sampling or
implanting particular reptiles
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. .Complying
with relevant code.
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.Way animal may be displayed .
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. .Animal must be supervised while
being displayed .
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.Restriction on
acts animal
may be
required to
do .
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.Handling dangerous
animals .
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.Requirement to
keep record
book .
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.Requirement to
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of operations .
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. .Museum licencesPreliminaryPurpose of div 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Definition
for div
10. .
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. .Restrictions
on grant
of museum
licencesRestriction on
persons to
whom licence may
be granted
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.Restriction on
animals for
which licence may
be granted.
. .
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. .Restriction
on grant
of licence
authorising display . . . . . . . . . . . .Things
authorised by museum licencesHolder may take, keep,
use and
process particular animals
. .
. .Carrying
out activities under
museum licencesWhere animals
may be
displayed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Way animal may be displayed
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.Requirement to
supervise animal while
being displayed .
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. .Restriction
on acts
animal may
be required
to do
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. .Handling
dangerous animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Requirement to
keep record
book .
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.Requirement to
give return
of operations .
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. .Permits for taking,
keeping or
using animalsPreliminaryPermits that
may be
granted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184184185185185186186187187187188188189189189190190190191192192192193193193194
14Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Division 2276277Division 3Subdivision
1278Subdivision 2279280281282Subdivision 3283Subdivision 4284Division 4Subdivision
1285Subdivision 2286287Subdivision 3288Subdivision
4289Division 5Subdivision
1290Subdivision 2291292293294General
restrictions on grant for all permitsGeneral
restriction on grant of permits to children . . . . . . . . . . .
.Restriction on grant of particular permits
to children if weaponinvolved.......................................Damage mitigation permitsPurpose of divisionPurpose of div 3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .Restrictions on grant of damage mitigation
permitRestriction
on animals
for which
permit may
be granted
. .
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.Restriction on
purposes for which permit may be granted . . . . . .Restriction
on grant
of permit
for damage
or loss
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. .Restriction
on grant
of permit
for threat
to human
health andwellbeing.....................................Things authorised by damage mitigation
permitHolder may take particular animals . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carrying out
activities under damage mitigation permitRequirement to
give return of operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.Educational
purposes permitsPurpose of divisionPurpose of div 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Restriction
on grant
for educational purposes permitRestriction on
persons to
whom permit
may be
granted .
. .
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. .Restriction
on purposes
for which
permit may
be granted
. .
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. .Things authorised by
educational purposes permitHolder
may take,
keep and
use particular animals.
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.Carrying out
activities under educational
purposes permitRequirement to
give return
of operations .
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. .Permit to keep protected wildlifePurpose of divisionPurpose of div 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Restriction
on grant
of permit
to keep
protected wildlifeRestriction on
purposes for which permit may be granted . . . . . .Restriction
on grant
of permit
for animals
taken underrehabilitation permit . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Restriction on grant of permit for animal
from another State . . . .Restriction on grant of permit for
animal kept under expiredauthority......................................194195195195196196197197198199199199200200201201202202203
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1994295Subdivision 3296297298299Subdivision 4300301302Division 6Subdivision
1303Subdivision 2304305306Subdivision 3307308309310Subdivision 4311312Division 7Subdivision
1313314Subdivision 2315316317Restriction on grant of permit to
holders of particularauthorities..................................Things authorised by permit to keep
protected wildlifeHolder may keep animal. . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holder may move
animal to another holder if no longerkeeping
animals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .Holder
may move
animal to
an institution if
asked by
chiefexecutive......................................Holder may move particular birds.
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. .Carrying
out activities under
permits to
keep protectedwildlifeBreeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Requirement to
keep record
book .
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.Requirement to
give return of operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.Rehabilitation permitsPurpose of divisionPurpose of div 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Restrictions
on grant
of rehabilitation permitsRestriction on
persons to
whom permit
may be
granted .
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. .Restriction
on grant
of permit
to voluntary wildlife
careassociations. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Restriction on animals for which permit may
be granted . . . . . . .Things authorised by rehabilitation
permitsHolder may obtain and keep particular
animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holders may take
particular dead animals for feedingparticular animals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Particular holders may display
particular animals . . . . . . . . . . . .Holder may move
animals in particular circumstances . . . . . . . .Carrying out activities under rehabilitation
permitsWay animal must be kept . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Returning animal
to natural
habitat .
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. .Scientific
purposes permitPreliminaryPurpose of div 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Definitions
for div
7 .
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grant of
scientific purposes permitRestriction on
persons to
whom permit
may be
granted .
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. .Restriction
on grant
of permit
allowing animal to be taken . . . . . .Restriction
on grant
of permit
for whales
or dolphins
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16Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Subdivision 3318Subdivision 4319Division 8Subdivision
1320Subdivision 2321322Subdivision 3323Part
6Division 1324Division 2Subdivision
1325Subdivision 2326327328Subdivision 3329Division 3330Division 4Subdivision
1331332Things authorised by scientific
purposes permitHolder may take, keep, use and process
animals . . . . . . . . . . . .Carrying out
activities under scientific purposes permitRequirement to
give return of operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.Commercial whale watching permitPurpose of divisionPurpose of div 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Restriction on
grant of
commercial whale watching
permitGeneral restriction
on grant
of commercial whale
watchingpermit.....................................Restriction on areas for which permit may be
granted . . . . . . . . .Things authorised by commercial whale
watching permitHolder may search, approach and observe
whales . . . . . . . . . . .Authorities for
taking, keeping or using animalsPreliminaryAuthorities that
may be
granted .
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.Aboriginal tradition and
Island custom authoritiesPreliminaryApplication of
div 2
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. .Restrictions
on grant
for Aboriginal tradition or
Islandcustom
authoritiesRestriction on persons to whom authority may
be granted . . . . .Restriction on circumstances under
which authority may begranted.....................................Restriction on
grant of
authority for particular
marine animals . . .Things authorised by
Aboriginal tradition or
Island customauthoritiesHolder may take, keep and use particular animals.
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.Collection authority to
keep collection of
dead protectedwildlifeHolder of authority may
keep collection of
dead protectedwildlife.......................................Collection
authority to take and keep least concern
wildlifeRestrictions on
grant for
collection authority to
take andkeep
least concern wildlifeRestriction on
persons to
whom authority may
be granted
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.Other restriction
on grant
of authority. .
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Conservation Regulation 1994Nature
Conservation Regulation 1994[as amended by
all amendments that commenced on or before 11 August 2006]Chapter 1PreliminaryPart 1General1Short
titleThisregulationmaybecitedastheNatureConservationRegulation
1994.2CommencementThis regulation
commences on 19 December 1994.3DefinitionsSchedule 10
defines particular words used in this regulation.3ANotes in textA note in the
text of this regulation is part of the regulation.3BScientific names of protected
wildlifeUnlessotherwisestated,scientificnamesusedinthisregulation for
protected wildlife follow—(a)forbirds—Simpson&Day,1996,FieldGuidetotheBirdsofAustralia,5thedition1996,PenguinBooksAustralia Ltd, Victoria, Australia;
or(b)foramphibiansorreptiles—Cogger,H.G.,1992,Reptiles and
Amphibians of Australia, 5th edition, ReedBooks, Chatswood, NSW, Australia;
or
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3C28Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s4(c)forplants—thecensusofQueenslandplants,called‘NamesandDistributionofQueenslandPlants,Algaeand Lichens’,
published by the Queensland Herbarium.1Part
2Licences3CDefinition for pt 2In this
part—licenceincludes a permit
and an authority.licensee, for a licence,
means the holder of the licence.4Applications(1)An
application for a licence or a renewal of a licence must bemade
in the approved form and be accompanied by the licencefee.(2)However, an
application for a camping permit does not needto be made in an
approved form.(3)AnapplicationforanAboriginaltraditionorIslandcustomauthorityforaparticularactivitymaybemadebyacorporation
representing a community or group of Aboriginesor Torres Strait
Islanders only if—(a)the corporation is satisfied the way
the activity will beperformedisconsistentwithAboriginaltraditionorIsland custom applicable to the
activity; and(b)the corporation has consulted with,
and considered theviewsof,AboriginalorTorresStraitIslanderpeopleparticularlyconcernedwiththelandtowhichtheapplication relates before making the
application.(4)Anapplicationforarenewalofalicencemustbemadeat1An extract of the census, including
the scientific names mentioned in the census, isavailableforinspectionfromtheQueenslandHerbariumatMtCoot-thaRoad,Toowong.
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Conservation Regulation 1994least 30 days
before the licence ends and be accompanied bythe licence
fee.(5)If the applicant is a corporation, the
corporation—(a)must have an office in Queensland;
and(b)must nominate someone as the person in
charge of theplacewherethecorporationistoconductactivitiesunder
the licence.(6)Subsection (5) does not apply to an
application for a permitunder chapter 2.2(7)Failuretocomplywithsubsection(4)doesnotpreventthechief executive dealing with an
application.(8)Thechiefexecutivemay,bywrittennoticegiventoanapplicantwithin30daysafterreceivinganapplication,requiretheapplicanttogivethechiefexecutiveadditionalinformation about the application.(9)If the applicant does not give the
information required undersubsection (8) to the chief executive
within 90 days after theapplication is received by the chief
executive—(a)the application is taken to have been
withdrawn; and(b)thechiefexecutivemustgivetheapplicantwrittennotice
stating—(i)the application is withdrawn;
and(ii)the applicant may make a new
application.(10)This section is subject to—(a)for an application for a licence for
wildlife or an activityin a protected area—chapter 2;
or(b)for an application for a licence for
wildlife other thanwildlifeinaprotectedarea—chapter3andanyconservation plan
that relates to the wildlife.2Chapter 2 relates to protected
areas.
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1994s54AParticular
applications must include request for recordbook(1)This section applies if—(a)a person makes an application for a
licence for which aholder of the licence must, under the Act,
keep a recordbook; and(b)the
person does not have the record book.(2)When
the application is made, the person must—(a)ask
for a record book; and(b)pay the
prescribed fee for the record book.(3)In
this section—record bookincludes a record
and return book.5How chief executive may deal with
applications forlicence(1)The
chief executive must consider an application for a licenceand
either—(a)grant the licence, with or without
conditions; or(b)refuse to grant the licence.(2)The chief executive must make a
decision under subsection(1)—(a)if
the chief executive is satisfied on reasonable groundstheapplicationisofanunusualnatureandrequiresadditional
information or consultation—within 90 daysafter receiving
the application; and(b)foranyotherapplication—within60daysafterreceiving the
application.(3)However, for an application for which
additional informationhasbeenrequested,thechiefexecutivemustmakethedecisionwithin60daysafterreceivingtheadditionalinformation.(4)Thechiefexecutivemaygrantthelicenceonlyifthechiefexecutive is satisfied the applicant is an
appropriate person tohold the licence.
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Conservation Regulation 1994(5)In
deciding whether the applicant is an appropriate person toholdthelicence,thechiefexecutivemustconsiderwhetherthe
applicant has the character, knowledge and ability relevantto
the activities that may be carried out under the licence.3(6)However,
subsections (4) and (5) do not apply to a campingpermit under chapter 2.(7)The
chief executive must refuse to grant the licence—(a)if the applicant holds a licence and
has accumulated 10ormoredemeritpointsinthe3yearsimmediatelybefore the day
the application is refused; or(b)if—(i)theapplicantisaformerlicenseewhoselicencewas
cancelled because the person accumulated 10or more demerit
points; and(ii)theapplicationismadewithin2yearsaftertheperson’s licence was cancelled;
and(iii)the application
is for the same kind of licence asthe cancelled
licence; or(c)if the applicant has had an equivalent
licence, permit orother authority (however described) in
another State orcountrysuspendedorcancelledinthe3yearsimmediately before the day the application
is made; or(d)iftheapplicant,orapersonwhohaseffectivemanagement or
control of the applicant’s operations forwhichtheapplicationismade,has,inthe3yearsimmediatelybeforetheapplicationismade,beenconvicted of—(i)anoffenceagainsttheAct,thisregulationoraconservation plan; or(ii)anoffencerelatingtocrueltytoananimalinQueensland, another State or country;
or3Under section 135 of the Act, the
chief executive may obtain a report from thecommissioner of
the police service about the applicant’s criminal history,
includingconvictions mentioned in theCriminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders)
Act 1986,section 6.
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Conservation Regulation 1994(iii)anotheroffencerelatingtowildlifeoraplaceequivalent to a
protected area (however described)in another State
or country; or(e)if—(i)a
former licensee whose licence has been cancelledhaseffectivemanagementorcontroloftheapplicant’s operations for which the
application ismade; and(ii)theapplicationismadewithin2yearsafterthecancellation; and(iii)the
application is for the same kind of licence asthe cancelled
licence; or(f)if the chief executive reasonably
believes—(i)the place to which the application
relates is unfitfor use under the licence; or(ii)the applicant does not have the
facilities to housethe animal for which the application is made
in awaythatcomplieswiththerequirementsabouthousingtheanimalunderthisregulationorarelevant code of practice for the
animal.4(8)If the chief
executive decides to grant the licence, the chiefexecutive must promptly give the
applicant—(a)the licence; and(b)if a
condition imposed by the chief executive is stated onthe
licence—(i)the reasons for the condition;
and(ii)awrittennoticestatingthattheapplicantmayappealagainsttheimpositionoftheconditionwithin 28 days to
a Magistrates Court.(9)Ifthechiefexecutivedecidesnottograntthelicence,thechiefexecutivemustpromptlygivetheapplicantawrittennotice
stating—(a)the decision; and4See,
for example, section 97 (Housing and care of live protected
animals).
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5A33Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s6(b)the reasons for
the decision; and(c)that the applicant may appeal against
the decision within28 days to a Magistrates Court.(10)This section is subject to—(a)for an application for a licence for
wildlife or an activityin a protected area—chapter 2;
or(b)for an application for a licence for
wildlife other thanwildlifeinaprotectedarea—chapter3andanyconservation plan
that relates to the wildlife.5AContinuing conditions of particular
licences(1)This section applies to a licence that
authorises a person totake, or buy or accept, a live
protected animal in the State ifthe animal is to
be lawfully moved to another State.(2)Thechiefexecutivemayimposeonthelicenceaconditionthat imposes an
obligation on the holder of the licence, or arelevant person
for the holder, that continues after the licenceexpires if—(a)the
obligation is about the purpose for which the animal,or a
progeny of the animal, may be used, or the way theanimal, or a progeny of the animal, must be
kept, afterthe licence expires; and(b)thechiefexecutivereasonablybelievesimposingtheobligation is necessary to achieve the
object of the Act.(3)In this section—holder, of
a licence that has expired, means the person whoheld
the licence immediately before its expiry.6Compliance with conditions(1)If a condition imposed by the chief
executive is stated on alicence, a person acting under the
licence must comply withthe condition.Maximum
penalty—80 penalty units.(2)For subsection
(1), the holder of a licence is taken to complywithaconditionofthelicenceifarelevantpersonforthe
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Conservation Regulation 1994holder complies
with the condition for the holder.(3)This
section does not apply to a camping permit.Note—For camping permits, see section
42.(4)In this section—holder, of
a licence that has expired, means the person whoheld
the licence immediately before its expiry.7Licences generally not transferableA
licence other than an apiary permit for a park designated
forapiaries is not transferable.7ATransfer of apiary permit for park
designated for apiaries(1)Thechiefexecutivemay,onthemakingofanapplication,transfer an
apiary permit for a park designated for apiaries.(2)The application must be—(a)in the approved form; and(b)madebytheholderofthepermitandtheproposedtransferee;
and(c)accompanied by the fee prescribed
under a regulation.(3)Sections 4(8) and (9) and 5 apply for
the application as if—(a)it were an
application for a licence; and(b)areferenceinthesectionstotheapplicantwereareference to the proposed
transferee.8Grounds for suspension, cancellation
or refusal to renew(1)Eachofthefollowingisagroundforthesuspensionorcancellation of, or refusal to renew, a
licence—(a)thelicencewasobtainedonthebasisofincorrectormisleading information;(b)the
licensee has contravened a condition of the licence;(c)the licensee has committed an offence
against the Act,
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Conservation Regulation 1994the repealed Act,
this regulation or a conservation plan;(d)the
licensee has accumulated 10 or more demerit pointsin
any period of 3 years;(e)thelicensee,orsomeoneelserequiredtobeanappropriate
person for the grant of the licence, is not, oris no longer an
appropriate person;(f)someone whose licence has been
cancelled has effectivemanagementorcontrolofthelicensee’soperationsunder
the licence;(g)if the licence relates to premises—the
premises are unfitfor use under the licence;(h)the licensee has an equivalent
licence, permit or otherauthority(howeverdescribed)inanotherstateorcountry suspended or cancelled;(i)the licensee has been convicted
of—(i)anoffencerelatingtocrueltytoananimalinQueensland, another state or country;
or(ii)anotheroffencerelatingtowildlifeoraplaceequivalent to a
protected area (however described)in another state
or country.(2)Thequestionwhetherapersonis,orcontinuestobe,anappropriate
person is decided in the same way as the questionwhetherthepersonwouldbeanappropriatepersonforthegrant of the
licence.9Procedure for suspension, cancellation
or refusal torenew(1)This
section applies if the chief executive—(a)considers there is a ground to suspend,
cancel or refuseto renew a licence; and(b)proposestosuspend,cancelorrefusetorenewthelicence (theproposed
action).(2)Thechiefexecutivemustgivethelicenseeawrittennoticethat—(a)states the proposed action; and
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Conservation Regulation 1994(b)states the grounds for the proposed action;
and(c)outlines the facts and circumstances
forming the basis ofthe grounds; and(d)iftheproposedactionissuspensionofthelicence—states the proposed suspension
period; and(e)invites the licensee to show cause
within a stated time,of at least 28 days, why the proposed
action should notbe taken.(3)If,afterconsideringallwrittenrepresentationsmadewithinthe stated time,
the chief executive still considers there is aground to take
the proposed action, the chief executive may—(a)if
the proposed action was to suspend the licence for astated period—suspend the licence for not
longer thanthe proposed suspension period; or(b)if the proposed action was to cancel
the licence—eithercancel the licence or suspend it for a
period; or(c)if the show cause notice was a notice
of intention not torenew the licence—refuse to renew the
licence.(4)The chief executive must inform the
licensee of the decisionby written notice.(5)If
the chief executive decides to suspend, cancel or refuse torenew
the licence, the notice must state—(a)the
reasons for the decision; and(b)that
the licensee may appeal against the decision within28
days to a Magistrates Court.(6)The
decision takes effect on the later of the following days—(a)the day the notice is given to the
licensee;(b)the day of effect stated in the
notice.(7)Subsections(4)to(6)donotapplytothesuspensionofalicenceifthesuspensionisnecessaryintheparticularcircumstances
for—(a)the immediate protection of life or
property; or(b)theimmediatecontrolofafireoranothernaturaldisaster.
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Conservation Regulation 1994(8)However, if the licence is suspended or
cancelled because ofthe conviction of a person for an
offence—(a)thesuspensionorcancellationdoesnottakeeffectuntil—(i)theendofthetimetoappealagainsttheconviction; and(ii)ifanappealismadeagainsttheconviction—theappeal is finally
decided; and(b)thesuspensionorcancellationhasnoeffectiftheconviction is quashed.10Procedure for urgent suspension or
cancellation oflicence(1)This
section applies if the chief executive is satisfied—(a)urgentactionisnecessaryintheparticularcircumstancesfortheconservationofnatureorintheinterest of
public safety; or(b)aprotectedarea,nativewildlifeormembersofthepublicmaybeharmedifurgentactiontosuspendorcancel a licence is not taken.(2)The chief executive may suspend or
cancel a licence withoutprior written notice to the licensee
for a reason mentioned insubsection (1).(3)However,thechiefexecutivemustimmediatelyinformthelicensee of the decision by written
notice.(4)The notice must state—(a)the reasons for the decision;
and(b)that the licensee may appeal against
the decision within28 days to a Magistrates Court.(5)The decision takes effect on the later
of the following days—(a)the day the
notice is given to the licensee;(b)the
day of effect stated in the notice.(5A)Subsections(3)to(5)donotapplytothesuspensionofalicenceifthesuspensionisnecessaryintheparticular
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Conservation Regulation 1994circumstances
for—(a)the immediate protection of life or
property; or(b)theimmediatecontrolofafireoranothernaturaldisaster.(6)A
suspension or cancellation may be for a particular protectedarea,
particular protected wildlife, or both.11Return of licence(1)Theholderofasuspendedlicence,orformerholderofacancelledlicence,mustreturnthelicencetothechiefexecutive within
14 days after the suspension or cancellationtakes effect,
unless the person has a reasonable excuse for notreturning it or not returning it within that
time.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.(2)If a suspended licence is returned to
the chief executive, thechief executive must return it to the
licensee at the end of thesuspension period.12Replacement licences(1)Alicenseemayapplytothechiefexecutiveforthereplacement of a
lost, stolen or destroyed licence.(2)Thechiefexecutivemustconsidereachapplicationandeither—(a)replace the licence; or(b)refuse to replace the licence.(3)Ifthechiefexecutiveissatisfiedthelicencehasbeenlost,stolenordestroyed,thechiefexecutivemustreplacethelicence.(4)If
the chief executive decides to refuse to replace the
licence,the chief executive must give the applicant
a written noticestating—(a)the
decision; and(b)the reasons for the decision;
and
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Conservation Regulation 1994(c)that
the applicant may appeal against the decision within28
days to a Magistrates Court.13Amendment of licences on application(1)A licensee may apply to the chief
executive for an amendmentof the licence.(2)The
application must be—(a)in writing and signed by the licensee;
and(b)madeatleast10daysbeforethelicenseewantstheamendment to take effect; and(c)accompanied by the prescribed
fee.(3)However,failuretocomplywithsubsection(2)doesnotprevent the chief
executive dealing with the application.(4)The
chief executive must decide the application by—(a)amending the licence in the way sought;
or(b)refusing to amend the licence.(5)The chief executive may amend the
licence only if the chiefexecutive is satisfied on reasonable
grounds the amendment isdesirableintheinterestsofnatureconservationortheeffective administration of the
Act.14Amendment of licences without
application(1)Ifthechiefexecutiveconsiderstheconditionsofalicenceshould be
amended, the chief executive must give the licenseea
written notice (theshow cause notice) that—(a)states the reasons for the amendment;
and(b)outlines the facts and circumstances
that form the basisof the reasons; and(c)invite the licensee to show cause within a
stated time, ofatleast28days,whytheconditionsshouldnotbeamended.(2)Thechiefexecutivemayamendtheconditionsif,afterconsideringallrepresentationsmadewithinthestatedtime,thechiefexecutivestillbelievestheconditionsshouldbe
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notice; or(b)in another way, having regard to the
representations.(3)Ifthechiefexecutivedecidestoamendtheconditions,thechiefexecutivemustgivethelicenseeawrittennoticestating—(a)thewayinwhichtheconditionshavebeenamended;and(b)that the licensee may appeal against
the decision within28 days to a Magistrates Court.(4)Subsections(1)to(3)donotapplyiftheconditionsofalicence are to be amended only—(a)by omitting a condition; or(b)to correct an error; or(c)to make a change (other than a change
of substance); or(d)inanotherwaythatdoesnotadverselyaffectthelicensee’s interests.(5)Thechiefexecutivemaymakeanamendmentofatypementionedinsubsection(4)bywrittennoticegiventothelicensee.(6)Withoutlimitingwhenthechiefexecutivemaymakeanamendment under
this section, the chief executive may makethe amendment
when the chief executive renews the licence.15Notice to return licence for
alteration(1)Thechiefexecutivemay,bywrittennotice,requirethelicensee to return the licence to the chief
executive within astated time, of at least 14 days, to enable
the chief executive toamend the statement of conditions on
the licence.(2)Afteramendingthestatementofconditions,thechiefexecutive must
return the licence to the licensee.(3)A
licensee must comply with a notice under subsection (1),unless the person has a reasonable excuse
not to comply withit.
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penalty—20 penalty units.(4)Theamendmentoftheconditionsofthelicencedoesnotdepend on the statement of conditions
being amended underthis section.16Surrender of licence(1)A
licensee may surrender the licence by written notice givento
the chief executive.(2)The licence must accompany the
notice.(3)A surrender of a licence takes
effect—(a)on the day the notice is given;
or(b)the day of effect stated in the
notice.Part 3Appeals17Decisions open to appeal(1)Anapplicantforalicencemayappealagainstthechiefexecutive’s
decision to refuse to grant the licence.(2)A
licensee may appeal against 1 of the following decisions ofthe
chief executive—(a)a decision to impose a condition on a
licence;(b)a decision to amend a condition of a
licence;(c)a decision to refuse to amend a
condition of a licence;(d)a decision to
suspend or cancel a licence;(e)a
decision to refuse to renew a licence;(f)a
decision to refuse to replace a licence;(g)a
decision to impose a condition on an approval givenunder
this regulation;(h)adecisiontorefusetogiveanapprovalunderthisregulation;
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Conservation Regulation 1994(i)adecisionrequiringapersoncontraveningarequirementofthisregulationaboutthehousingandcare
of protected animals—(i)tomakestatedchangestothecageorenclosurehousing a
protected animal; or(ii)to surrender the person’s licence or
permit, and theanimal, to the chief executive within a
stated time;(j)a decision to impose a condition on an
approval givenunderaconservationplanspecifyingthedecisionisopen
to appeal under this part;(k)adecisiontorefusetogiveanapprovalunderaconservationplanspecifyingthedecisionisopentoappeal under this
part.(3)Apersontowhomastopactionorderhasbeengivenmayappeal against the decision of the
chief executive to give theorder.518How to start an appeal(1)An appeal is started by filing a
written notice of appeal withtheclerkofthecourtoftheMagistratesCourtnearesttheplacewheretheapplicantorlicenseelives,carrieson,orproposes to carry on, business.(2)The clerk of the court must give the
chief executive a copy ofthe notice.(3)The
notice of appeal must be filed within 28 days after theappellantreceiveswrittennoticeofthedecisionappealedagainst.(4)The Magistrates Court may at any time
extend the period forfiling the notice of appeal.(5)The notice of appeal must state the
grounds of the appeal.19Stay of operation
of decisions(1)The Magistrates Court may stay a
decision appealed against to5See
section 430 (Application for and giving of stop action
order).
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effectiveness of the appeal.(2)A
stay—(a)may be given on the conditionstheMagistrates Courtconsiders
appropriate; and(b)operatesfortheperiodspecifiedbytheMagistratesCourt; and(c)may be revoked or amended by the
Magistrates Court.(3)The period of a stay specified by the
Magistrates Court mustnot extend past the time when the
Magistrates Court decidesthe appeal.(4)Thestartingofanappealagainstadecisionaffectsthedecision,orthecarryingoutofthedecision,onlyifthedecision is stayed.20Hearing procedures(1)TheprocedureforanappealtotheMagistratesCourtisinaccordance
with—(a)the rules of court applicable to the
appeal; or(b)in the absence of relevant
rules—directions of the court.(2)In
deciding an appeal, the Magistrates Court—(a)is
not bound by the rules of evidence; and(b)must
observe natural justice; and(c)may
hear the appeal in court or chambers.21Powers of court on appeal(1)In deciding an appeal, the Magistrates
Court may—(a)confirm the decision appealed against;
or(b)set aside the decision and substitute
another decision; or(c)set aside the decision and return the
matter to the chiefexecutivewithdirectionstheMagistratesCourtconsiders appropriate.(2)In
substituting another decision, the Magistrates Court has
the
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the chief executive.Example—The
court may decide an unsuccessful applicant for a licence be
grantedthe licence either unconditionally or on
particular conditions. In makingthe decision, the
court must consider, amongst other things, the relevantmanagement principles in part 4, division 1
or part 5, division 1 of theAct.(3)IftheMagistratesCourtsubstitutesanotherdecision,thesubstituteddecisionistaken,forthisregulation(otherthanthis part), to be the decision of the
chief executive.22Appeal to District Court on questions
of law onlyA party dissatisfied by the decision of the
Magistrates Courtmay appeal to the District Court, but only
on a question oflaw.Chapter 2Protected areasPart 1Preliminary23Purpose of chapterThe purpose of
this chapter is to manage the way people mayuse a protected
area under the management principles for thearea.624Application of
chapter—generalSubjecttosection25,thischapterappliestoallprotectedareas.76The management principles are given in
sections 16 to 26 of the Act.7The
extent of the application of this chapter may be modified by
regulation givingeffect to a management plan for a protected
area.
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Conservation Regulation 199425Application of chapter—special(1)In this section—private
landmeans land other than Crown land.protected areameans—(a)a nature refuge; or(b)a coordinated conservation area;
or(c)a wilderness area; or(d)a world heritage management area;
or(e)an international agreement
area.(2)This chapter applies to a national
park (Aboriginal land) ornationalpark(TorresStraitIslanderland)unlessastatedprovision of this
chapter is declared, by this regulation, not toapply to the
area.8(3)A provision of
this chapter applies to a State forest or timberreserve under theForestry Act
1959in a protected area onlyif, and to the
extent, this regulation declares it to apply to aState
forest or timber reserve.(4)Aprovisionofthischapterappliestoprivatelandinaprotectedareaonlyif,andtotheextent,thisregulationdeclares it to
apply to the land.(5)This chapter does not apply to the
following activities on landin a Resources
Reserve—(a)an activity carried out under a
licence, permit, claim orleaseundertheMineralResourcesAct1989orthePetroleumAct1923onlandcoveredbythelicence,permit, claim or
lease;(b)fossicking or camping under theFossicking Act 1994.26Trustees have some of chief
executive’s powers(1)The trustee of a conservation park or
resources reserve stated8This regulation
may, for example, apply a particular provision of this chapter to
aparticular protected area to give effect to
the declared management intent for thearea or a
conservation agreement or covenant.
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has, for the park or reserve, the powers of thechief executive
stated in schedule 1 for the park or reserve.(2)For
the application of this regulation to a trustee, a referenceto
the chief executive is a reference to the trustee.(3)If a trustee charges a fee for a
service the trustee provides in aconservation park
or resources reserve, the trustee must applythe fee to
satisfying the management principles for the park orreserve.27Areas
where fish, invertebrate animals or mud crabs maybe
taken(1)Thissectionappliestothefollowinganimals(permittedanimals)—(a)fish;(b)invertebrate animals;(c)mud crabs (Scylla
serrata).(2)Apersonmaytakeapermittedanimalinaprescribedareasubject to the conditions stated in schedule
2, part 2.(3)However, an invertebrate animal may be
taken only for use asbait to take fish.(4)Apersonmustnottakeapermittedanimalinaprescribedarea,
or part of a prescribed area, if the taking of the animal isrestrictedorprohibitedinthearea,orthepartofthearea,under a
regulatory notice.Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.(5)A person who, under this section,
takes a permitted animal inaprescribedareamustnotremovealivepermittedanimalfrom
the area.Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.(6)In this section—prescribed
areameans—(a)anareawithinanationalparkinschedule2,part1,column 2 set out
opposite the national park in schedule2, part 1, column
1; and
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1994s 27B(b)anareawithinanationalpark(Aboriginalland)inschedule2,part1,column2setoutoppositethenationalpark(Aboriginalland)inschedule2,part1,column 1;
and(c)anareawithinanationalpark(TorresStraitIslanderland) in schedule
2, part 1, column 2 set out opposite thenational park
(Torres Strait Islander land) in schedule 2,part 1, column 1;
and(d)a conservation park; and(e)a resources reserve.27APermitted uses in national parks or
national parks(recovery)—Act, s 35(1)For
section 35(1)(c)9of the Act, a use stated in schedule
3,column 2, is a permitted use for the
prescribed national park,or part of the prescribed national
park, stated in schedule 3,column 1 opposite the use.(2)In this section and schedule 3—prescribed national parkmeans a national
park or a nationalpark (recovery).27BPermitted uses in national parks—Act, s
37For section 37(2)10of
the Act, a use stated in schedule 4 is apermitteduseforthenationalpark,orpartofthenationalpark, stated for
the use.9Section 35 (Chief executive’s powers
about permitted uses in national parks ornational parks
(recovery)) of the Act10Section37(Chiefexecutive’spowerstorenewexistingauthoritiesfornationalparks) of the
Act
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Conservation Regulation 1994Part 2Authorities and permitsDivision 1Authorities28Chief
executive may grant authoritiesThechiefexecutivemaygrantthefollowingkindsofauthorities under this chapter—(a)Aboriginal tradition authority;(b)Island custom authority.29Authority may be for taking etc. of
cultural or naturalresourceThe chief
executive may, in an Aboriginal tradition or Islandcustom authority, authorise an individual to
take, use, keep orinterfere with a cultural or natural
resource of a protected areaunder Aboriginal
tradition or Island custom.30Authority must
state protected area etc.The chief executive must state in an
Aboriginal tradition orIslandcustomauthoritytheprotectedarea,orpartoftheprotected area, and the cultural or
natural resource, to whichthe authority relates.31Who may obtain authoritiesThechiefexecutivemaygrantanAboriginaltraditionorIslandcustomauthorityforaprotectedareaonlytoacorporation whose members represent a
community or groupof Aborigines or Torres Strait Islanders
particularly concernedwith land in the area.32Authorised individuals(1)The chief executive may, in an
Aboriginal tradition or Islandcustomauthority,statethenamesofindividualswhomaytake, use, keep or interfere with
cultural or natural resources
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authority.(2)The individuals must be individuals
named by the corporationin the application for the
authority.33When chief executive must not grant
authorities(1)The chief executive must not grant an
Aboriginal tradition orIsland custom authority—(a)for a natural resource of a national
park (scientific); or(b)for threatened,
rare or near threatened wildlife; or(c)forwildlife,otherthanthreatened,rareornearthreatenedwildlife—ifthetaking,use,keepingorinterferencewiththewildlifewillreduceitsabilitytomaintain or recover its natural population
levels in thearea; or(d)if—(i)thewaytheculturalornaturalresourceistobetaken, used, kept or interfered with
involves the useof a weapon; or(ii)inthechiefexecutive’sopinion,thewaytheculturalornaturalresourceistobetaken,used,keptorinterferedwithmayendangeranyonevisiting the
protected area.(2)Subsection (1)(b) does not apply to a
seed or another part of avulnerable, rare or near threatened
plant.34Other restrictions on grant of
authorities(1)ThechiefexecutivemaygrantanAboriginaltraditionorIsland custom authority for a cultural
or natural resource of aprotected area only if the chief
executive has had regard to—(a)anyadvicegivenbythecorporationnamedintheapplication for
the authority, on the significance, underAboriginal
tradition or Island custom applicable to thearea, of the
activity covered by the application; and(b)whetherthereisareasonablealternativetotaking,keeping, using or
interfering with the cultural or natural
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and(c)the extent to which the proposed
activity will interferewith the public’s use of the
area.(2)Also, the chief executive may grant an
Aboriginal tradition orIslandcustomauthorityforanaturalresourceofanationalpark
only if the chief executive is satisfied—(a)the
purpose for which the resource is to be taken, used,kept
or interfered with is of particular significance underAboriginal tradition or Island custom
according to theviews of people regarded by the members of
the groupthe corporation named in the application
represents ashavingauthoritytostatethetraditionalorcustomarysignificance of
the resource; or(b)the Aborigines or Torres Strait
Islanders involved in theapplication for the authority will be
on the national parkto prepare a claim or management plan for
the nationalpark under theAboriginal Land
Act 1991or theTorresStrait Islander Land Act 1991.(3)Subsection (2)(a)
does not apply to a seed or another part of avulnerable, rare,
near threatened or least concern plant.35Duration of authorities(1)An
Aboriginal tradition or Island custom authority is in forcefor
the period, of not more than 1 year, stated in the
authority.(2)The period for which the authority is
in force starts on the daystated in the authority.36Way cultural or natural resource may
be takenTheholderofanAboriginaltraditionorIslandcustomauthority must ensure anyone acting under
the authority takes,uses, keeps or interferes with a cultural or
natural resource ofa protected area in a way consistent with
Aboriginal traditionor Island custom applicable to the
area.Maximum penalty—165 penalty
units.
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Conservation Regulation 1994Division 2Permits37Chief
executive may grant permitsSubject to section 37A and part
5,11the chief executive maygrant
the following kinds of permits under this chapter—(a)camping permit;(b)restricted access area permit;(c)permittotake,use,keeporinterferewithculturalornatural resources;(d)stock
grazing permit;(e)stock mustering permit;(f)travelling stock permit;(g)permit to enter a national park
(scientific);(h)commercial activity permit;(i)permit to solicit donations or
information;(j)group activity permit;(k)permit to use recreational
craft;(l)special activities permit.37ARestriction on grant of permits(1)The chief executive must not grant a
permit unless satisfiedthe applicant has adequate insurance
cover for the activities tobe conducted under the permit.(2)However, subsection (1) does not apply
if the chief executiveis satisfied insurance cover is not
required for the activities tobe conducted
under the permit having regard to the nature ofthe
activities.(3)In this section—insurance
cover, for activities to be conducted under a
permit,means a policy of insurance that insures the
applicant for the11Part 5 (Permits to take, use, keep or
interfere with cultural or natural resources)
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Conservation Regulation 1994permit and the
State against a claim for damage, injury or losstoaperson,anddamagetoproperty,arisingfromtheactivities.permitdoes
not include a camping permit or a permit to solicitdonations or information.38Permit must state protected
areaThe chief executive must state in a permit
the protected area,or part of the protected area, to which the
permit relates.39Duration of permits(1)Each of the following permits is in
force for not more than theperiod stated for the permit—(a)camping permit—22 days;(b)restricted access area permit—1
year;(c)permittotake,use,keeporinterferewithculturalornatural resources—(i)if
the permit is an apiary permit—5 years; or(ii)for
the taking of water—10 years; or(iii)for a
scientific purpose—3 years; or(v)for
another purpose—1 year;12(d)stock
grazing permit—10 years;(e)stock mustering
permit—60 days;(f)travelling stock permit—30
days;(g)permit to enter a national park
(scientific)—1 year;(h)commercial activity permit—3
years;(i)permit to solicit donations or
information—1 year;(j)group activity permit—30 days;(k)permit to use recreational craft—1
year;12Section 62 of the Act deals with the
taking, using, keeping and interfering withcultural and
natural resources of a protected area.
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activities permit—1 year.(2)Thechiefexecutivemustspecifyinapermithowlongthepermit is in
force.(3)The period for which the permit is in
force starts on the daystated in the permit.39APermit may be taken to have been
granted(1)This section applies if—(a)a person is the holder of a commercial
activity permit;and(b)the person makes
application for a renewal of the permitunder section
4(4); and(c)the chief executive has not granted,
or refused to grant,the renewal of the permit before it ends;
and(d)the person has not withdrawn the
application.(2)The permit continues in force until
the chief executive grantsor refuses the application.(3)However, if the chief executive has
not granted, or refused togrant, the application within 3 months
after the day on which,butforthissection,thepermitwouldhaveended,theapplication is taken to have been
refused.Part 3Camping in
protected areasDivision 1General
requirements for campingin protected areas40Permit needed to camp in a protected
areaA person must not camp in a protected area
unless—(a)the person holds a camping permit for
the area; or(b)ifthepersonisaccompanyingapersonmentionedin
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mentioned in paragraph (a) does not exceedthe number of
persons stated on the permit.Maximum
penalty—(a)for paragraph (a)—20 penalty units;
and(b)for paragraph (b)—10 penalty
units.41Restrictions on campingA
person must not camp in a part of a protected area wherecampingisprohibitedunderthisregulation,aregulatorynotice or camping
permit.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.42Camping conditions(1)A
holder of a camping permit must not allow more people tocamp
under the permit than the number stated in the permit.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.(2)A person camping under a camping
permit must comply withthe conditions of the permit.13Maximum penalty—10 penalty
units.Division 2E-permit camping
areas42ADefinitions for div 2In
this division—additional conditions noticesee
section 42C(3).e-permitagency,inrelationtoane-permitcampingarea,means—(a)the
department; or13See section 42G (Nature and conditions
of permit) or 44 (When permit is taken tohave been
granted) for the conditions of camping permits taken to have been
grantedfor e-permit or self-registration camping
areas.
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1994s 42C(b)anothergovernmententitystatedonthee-permitcamping notice
for the area.e-permit camping noticesee section
42B.e-permit camping tagsee section
42D(1).e-permitdistributionpoint,forane-permitcampingarea,means a place,
stated on the e-permit camping notice for thearea, where an
e-permit camping tag may be obtained for thearea.e-permitnumbermeansasequenceoflettersandnumbersusedtoidentifyacampingpermitforane-permitcampingarea.governmententityseethePublicServiceAct1996,section21.42BE-permit camping
areasThechiefexecutivemayerectordisplayin,atorneartheentrance to, a protected area, a
notice (ane-permit campingnotice)
stating that, in a stated period, the area, or a stated partof
the area, is an e-permit camping area.42CRequirements for e-permit camping
notice(1)Ane-permitcampingnoticeforane-permitcampingareamust
state, in general terms, the procedures to be followed bypersons intending to camp in the
area.(2)Ane-permitcampingnoticemustalsostatethefollowinginformation—(a)the
conditions applying to a person camping in the area;(b)the penalty for camping in the area
without a campingpermit;(c)each
e-permit distribution point for the area.(3)Thechiefexecutivemayalsoerectordisplay,nearthee-permitcampingnotice,anothernotice(anadditionalconditions
notice) stating any additional conditions
applyingto a person camping in the
area.
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1994s 42E42DChief executive
to make camping tag available(1)The
chief executive must make available, in an accessible andconspicuouspositionatorneareache-permitdistributionpoint for an
e-permit camping area, a tag to be displayed at theperson’s camp site (ane-permit camping
tag).(2)Thetagmustincludeaspaceforthepersontowritethefollowing on it—(a)the
person’s name;(b)the e-permit number for the person’s
camping permit forthe area.(3)The
chief executive must ensure a person who has applied, orintendstoapply,foracampingpermitforane-permitcamping area is given notice of the location
of each e-permitdistribution point for the area.(4)Without limiting subsection (3), the
chief executive must—(a)publish the
location of each e-permit distribution pointfor the area on
the department’s website;14and(b)ensure—(i)foracampingpermitgrantedundersection42E—thewrittennoticegivenundersection42E(2)includesthelocationofeache-permitdistribution
point for the e-permit camping area towhich the permit
relates; or(ii)foracampingpermitgrantedundersection42F—thee-permitagencywhoissues,undersection42F(2)(d),thee-permitnumberforthepermit also gives
the person to whom the permit isgranted the
location of each e-permit distributionpoint for the
e-permit camping area to which thepermit
relates.42EWhen internet permit taken to have
been granted(1)Thissectionappliesifaperson,oranagentactingforthe14Atthecommencementofthissection,thedepartment’swebsitewas<www.epa.qld.gov.au>.
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1994s 42Gperson, applies for a camping permit
for an e-permit campingarea for the person by way of the
internet.(2)The person is taken to have been
granted a camping permit forthe area when the
e-permit agency to which the applicationwas made gives
the person or the agent a written notice statingthe
e-permit number for the permit.1542FWhen telephone permit taken to have
been granted(1)Thissectionappliesifaperson,oranagentactingfortheperson, applies
for a camping permit for an e-permit campingarea for the
person telephonically.(2)The person is
taken to have been granted a camping permit forthe area after
all of the following steps have been completed—(a)the
person or agent gives the information required by theapproved form to an officer of an e-permit
agency;(b)the person or agent states, to an
officer of an e-permitagency,thatthepersonunderstandsandacceptstheconditions of the permit;(c)the person or agent pays the correct
fee to an e-permitagency by giving the person’s credit card
details to anofficer of the e-permit agency;(d)thee-permitagencyissuesthepersonoragentane-permit number to identify the
permit.(3)In this section—approvedformmeanstheformapprovedbythechiefexecutiveforapplyingforcampingpermitsoverthetelephone.42GNature and conditions of permit(1)This section applies to a permit
taken, under section 42E or42F, to have been granted to a person
for an e-permit campingarea.15See
theElectronic Transactions (Queensland) Act
2001for provisions about givingor
receiving information through electronic
communications.
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permit is not taken to have been granted—(a)for
more people than the number stated by the person, oran
agent acting for the person, in the application for thepermit; or(b)for
more days than the number stated by the person, oran
agent acting for the person, in the application for thepermit; or(c)foratimewhentheareaisnotane-permitcampingarea;
or(d)forlongerthan22daysor,ifthee-permitcampingnoticeoranyadditionalconditionsnoticefortheareastates a shorter
period as the longest period for whichanyone may camp
in the area, the shorter period.(3)The
conditions stated in the e-permit camping notice, and anyadditional conditions notice, for the area
are taken to be—(a)conditions of the permit; and(b)stated on the permit.Division 3Self-registration camping areas43Self-registration camping areas(1)Thechiefexecutivemayerectordisplayin,atorneartheentranceto,aprotectedarea,anotice(aself-registrationcamping
notice) stating that, in a stated period, the
area, or astated part of the area, is a
self-registration camping area.(2)Aself-registrationcampingnoticemuststate,ingeneralterms, the
procedures to be followed by persons intending tocamp
in the area.(3)A self-registration camping notice
must also state—(a)the conditions applying to a person
camping in the area;and(b)the camping fee
payable for camping in the area; and(c)the
penalty for camping in the area without a permit.(4)The chief executive must make forms
(camping forms) and
a
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camping forms and camping fee container must be in aneasily accessible and conspicuous position
in the area.(6)The camping form must—(a)statetheproceduresapersonusingtheformmustfollow; and(b)include a detachable camping fee envelope
and a formtobedisplayedattheperson’scampsite(aself-registration camping tag);
and(c)include, on the camping fee envelope,
a section for usefor credit card payment of camping
fees.(7)On completion of a camping form, the
person must put thecamping fee envelope in the camping fee
container.44When permit is taken to have been
granted(1)This section applies if a
person—(a)fills in a camping form for a
self-registration campingarea in the way stated on the form;
and(b)either—(i)places the camping fee in cash or a cheque
in thecamping fee envelope and seals the envelope;
or(ii)properlycompletesandsignsthecreditcardpayment section of the camping form;
and(c)puts the envelope in the camping fee
container.(2)The person is taken to have been
granted a camping permit forthe area and
period stated in the form.(3)The permit is not
taken to have been granted—(a)for more people
than the number stated on the campingform; or(b)formorepeoplethanthenumberstatedontheself-registration
camping notice; or(c)foratimewhentheareaisnotaself-registrationcamping area;
or
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longer than the longest period for which anyone maycamp
in the area; or(e)ifthepersonpaidthecampingfeeby
chequeandthecheque is
dishonoured; or(f)if the person completed the credit
card payment sectionof the camping fee envelope and the person’s
financialinstitution does not authorise the
payment.(4)Theconditionsstatedintheself-registrationnoticeforthearea are taken to
be—(a)conditions of the permit; and(b)stated on the permit.Division 4Particular
offences relating tocamping in protected areas45Display of camping permits or camping
tags(1)A person camping under a camping
permit must, as soon aspossibleaftermakingcamp,displayinthewaystatedinsubsection (2)—(a)the
camping permit; or(b)if the camping permit was granted,
under section 42E or42F,forane-permitcampingarea—ane-permitcamping tag that has the following written
on it—(i)the name of the holder of the
permit;(ii)the e-permit number relating to the
permit; or(c)if the camping permit was, under
section 44(2), grantedforaself-registrationarea—theself-registrationcamping tag
relating to the permit.Maximum penalty—2 penalty
units.(2)Thepermitortagmustbedisplayedbyattachingit,inaconspicuous
position, to—(a)the tent, caravan or other structure
the person is usingfor camping; or
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person is using for camping.(3)The
person must take reasonable steps to ensure the permit ortagremainsdisplayedattheplacewherethepersoniscamping while the person is camping under
it.Maximum penalty—2 penalty units.46Interfering with camping permits or
tags(1)This section applies if—(a)a person is camping under a camping
permit; and(b)thecampingpermit,orane-permitcampingtagorself-registrationcampingtagrelatingtothecampingpermit,isdisplayedontheperson’stent,caravan,structure,
vehicle or other equipment.(2)A person must
not, unless the person has a reasonable excuse,interferewiththecampingpermit,e-permitcampingtagorself-registration camping tag.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.(3)In this section—interferewith,acampingpermit,e-permitcampingtagorself-registration
camping tag, includes to remove the permit ortag.Part
4Restricted access areas47Application of part(1)This
part applies to an area declared to be a restricted accessarea
under a regulatory notice.(2)Anareamaybedeclaredtobearestrictedaccessarea,forexample—(a)to
protect significant natural or cultural resources; or(b)to enable the restoration or
rehabilitation of the area; or
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protect a breeding area for native wildlife; or(d)to
protect an area of major interest; or(e)to
protect individuals from potential danger.48Permit needed to enter restricted access
area(1)A person must not enter or remain in a
restricted access areaunless the person holds a permit to
enter the area.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.(2)Subsection(1)doesnotapplytoapersonwhoentersarestricted access area under a commercial
activity permit orwith the chief executive’s written
approval.49Restriction on entry under
permitA holder of a restricted access area permit
must not enter arestrictedaccessareaforapurposeotherthanthepurposestated in the permit.Maximum
penalty—80 penalty units.Part 5Permits to take,
use, keep orinterfere with cultural or naturalresources50Restrictions on grant of apiary
permit(1)Thissectionimposesrestrictionsonthechiefexecutive’spower, under
section 37,16to grant an apiary permit.16Section 37 (Chief executive may grant
permits)
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Conservation Regulation 1994(2)Thepermitmaybegrantedonlyoveraconservationpark,park
designated for apiaries17or resources
reserve.18(3)Thepermitmustnotallowmorethan150beehivesforanapiary
site.(4)Thepermitmustnotbegrantedforaparkdesignatedforapiaries if, were the permit to be
granted, there would be morethan the
permitted number of apiary sites for the park.19(5)For subsection (4), the permitted
number of apiary sites forthe park is the number of apiary sites
stated in schedule 9A,20opposite the name
of the forest reserve that became the park.51Restrictions on grant of permits for
educational orscientific purposes(1)The
chief executive may grant a permit to take, use, keep orinterferewithculturalornaturalresourcesforeducationalpurposes only if
the chief executive is satisfied—(a)in
relation to the purpose for which the permit is sought,the
applicant—(i)holds a tertiary qualification
including studies thechief executive considers appropriate;
or(ii)hasdemonstratedappropriateexperienceandknowledge; or(iii)hasappropriateexperienceinthecareandhusbandry of wildlife; and(b)the taking, use, keeping or
interference with the resourceis ecologically
sustainable; and(c)theeducationalpurposeforwhichtheresourceisproposed to be taken, used, kept or
interfered with is agenuine educational purpose; and17Seeschedule10,definitionparkdesignatedforapiariesandschedule9A(Prescribed forest reserves for temporary
continuation of beekeeping).18Seehoweversection36(Authoritiesfornewnationalparkornationalpark(recovery)) of the Act.19See
also section 184 (Provision to allow beekeeping in particular
former forestreserves until 2025) of the Act.20Schedule 9A (Prescribed forest
reserves for temporary continuation of beekeeping)
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reasonably necessary for the educational purpose tobe
conducted on a protected area; and(e)if
the resource is a cultural resource of significance to acommunityorgroupofAboriginalpeopleorTorresStraitIslandersparticularlyconcernedwiththelandwhere
the resource is to be taken—the proposed taking,use,keepingorinterferencewiththeresourcehasappropriateregardtothewishesofthecommunityorgroup.(2)The
chief executive may grant a permit to take, use, keep orinterferewithaculturalornaturalresourceforscientificpurposes only if
the chief executive is satisfied—(a)either—(i)the
applicant—(A)isassociatedwitharecognisedscientificresearchinstitutionoraprofessionalorganisationinvolvedinscientificresearch;or(B)is receiving, or
has completed, postgraduatetraining in scientific research;
or(C)hasachievedasatisfactorylevelofcompetence in scientific research;
or(ii)theapplicanthasanestablishedreputationinthefield of
scientific research relating to the resource;and(b)the taking, use, keeping or
interference with the resourceis ecologically
sustainable; and(c)thescientificpurposeforwhichtheresourceistobetaken,used,keptorinterferedwithisalegitimatepurpose; and(d)the
way the scientific purpose is to be achieved fulfilsthe
requirements of the institution or organisation withwhich
the person is associated; and(e)it is
reasonably necessary for the scientific purpose to beconducted on a protected area; and(f)theapplicationissupportedbytheinstitution’sor
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chief executive officer; and(g)if
the resource is a cultural resource of significance to acommunityorgroupofAboriginalpeopleorTorresStraitIslandersparticularlyconcernedwiththelandwhere
the resource is to be taken—the proposed taking,use,keepingorinterferencewiththeresourcehasappropriateregardtothewishesofthecommunityorgroup.Part 6Stock
in protected areasDivision 1Grazing52Permit needed to graze stock in
protected area(1)A person must not graze stock in a
protected area unless theperson holds a stock grazing
permit.Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.(2)A person must not graze animals other
than cattle, horses orsheep in a protected area.Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.53When permit may not be grantedThe
chief executive must not grant a stock grazing permit fora
protected area other than a conservation park or resourcesreserve.54Application of division to new national
parksThisdivisiondoesnotpreventapersongrazingstockonparticularlandforaperiodstatedinalease,agreement,licence,permitorotherauthoritygranted,made,issuedor
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park.21Division 2Stock mustering
permits55Permit needed to muster stock(1)A person must not muster stock in a
protected area unless theperson holds a stock mustering
permit.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.(2)Subsection (1) does not prevent a
person mustering stock onthe part of a protected area on which
the person may lawfullygraze the stock.56Use
of animals and vehicles(1)Thechiefexecutivemayauthorisetheuseofahorse,aparticularbreedofdog,oraparticulartypeofvehicleoraircraft, for mustering stock under a stock
mustering permit.(2)A person who brings an animal into a
protected area under astockmusteringpermitmustrestraintheanimalwhentheperson is not using the animal to
muster stock.Maximum penalty for subsection (2)—120
penalty units.Division 3Travelling stock
permits57Permit needed to travel stock(1)A person must not travel stock in a
protected area unless theperson holds a travelling stock
permit.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.(2)Subsection (1) does not prevent a
person travelling stock to orfromlandinaprotectedareaonwhichthepersonmay21Under section 36 of the Act the chief
executive may allow the continued use of landdedicated as a
national park for a limited time after the land’s
dedication.
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the stock.(3)A person must not travel animals other
than cattle, horses orsheep in a protected area.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.58When permit may not be grantedThe
chief executive must not grant a travelling stock permitfor a
national park (scientific).Division 4Impounding of stock59Stray
stockA person must not allow stock to stray onto
a protected area.Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.60Stray stock may be seized(1)In this section—stray
stockmeans stock—(a)onaprotectedareabutoutsideapartoftheareaonwhich
someone may lawfully graze stock; or(b)that
have strayed onto a protected area from land outsidethe
area.(2)If a conservation officer reasonably
suspects stock found in aprotected area are stray stock, the
officer may seize the stock.(3)Stockseizedunderthissectionmaybedealtwithunderchapter 4, part
1.Division 5General61General muster(1)Ifthechiefexecutiveconsidersitnecessaryforthemanagement of a protected area to
muster stock on the area,
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executive may conduct a general muster of stock.(2)Thechiefexecutivemustgiveland-holdersadjoiningtheprotectedareaatleast7dayswrittennoticeofintentiontoconduct the muster.(3)An
adjoining land-holder may be present and take part in themuster.(4)The
chief executive may seize stock found on the protectedarea
during the muster.(5)Stockseizedunderthissectionmaybedealtwithunderchapter 4, part
1.(6)In this section—stockincludesalpaca,camels,donkeys,deer,goats,llama,ostriches and
peafowl.Part 7Other
permits62Permit needed to be in national park
(scientific)Apersonmustnotenterorremaininanationalpark(scientific) unless the person holds a
permit to enter the park.Maximum penalty—165 penalty
units.63Permit needed to conduct commercial
activities(1)Apersonmustnotconductacommercialactivityinaprotected area
unless—(a)thepersonholdsacommercialactivitypermitforthearea; or(b)the
activity is conducted in the area under an agreement.Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.(2)The holder of a commercial activity
permit must always carrythepermit,oracopyofthepermit,whileconductingtheactivity to which the permit
relates.
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units.(3)Theholderofacommercialactivitypermit,otherthanacommercial activity permit for filming
or photography, mustkeep a record book supplied by the chief
executive.22Maximum penalty for subsection (3)—50
penalty units.63AReturn of operations for particular
holders(1)Theholderofacommercialactivitypermit,otherthanacommercial activity permit for filming
or photography, mustgive the chief executive a return of
operations that complieswith section 454.23Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.(2)The holder must also give, with the
return, the chief executiveany outstanding fees owed to the chief
executive for the periodto which the return relates.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.64Permit needed to solicit donations or
information(1)Apersonmustnotsolicitdonationsorinformationinaprotectedareaunlessthepersonholdsapermittosolicitdonations or
information in the area.Maximum penalty—20 penalty
units.(2)Thechiefexecutivemustnotgrantapermittosolicitdonations or
information unless the purpose for soliciting thedonations or information is consistent with
the managementprinciples for the area.(3)Theholderofapermittosolicitdonationsorinformationmust not solicit
donations or information in a way that causes22See
chapter 4 (General provisions), part 3 (Provisions about record
books) for therequirements about record books required to
be kept under the Act.23Section 454 (Form
and nature of return of operations)See chapter 4
(General provisions), part 4 (Provisions about return of
operations)generally for requirements about return of
operations required to be given under theAct.
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other persons in the area.Maximum penalty for subsection (3)—20
penalty units.65Permit needed to conduct a group
activityA person must not conduct a group activity
in a protected areaunless the person holds a group activity
permit.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.66Permit to use recreational
craftA person must not use a recreational craft
in a protected areaunless the person holds a permit to use
recreational craft.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.67Special activities permitIf,underaregulatorynoticeforaprotectedareaorconservation plan
for an area identified under the plan as, orincluding,acriticalhabitat,anactivityisdesignatedasaspecial activity for the area, or part
of the area, a person mustnotconducttheactivityintheareaorthepartofthearea,unless the
person—(a)holds a special activities permit;
or(b)holds a commercial activity permit for
the activity forthe area.Maximum
penalty—80 penalty units.Part 8Conduct on
protected areasDivision 1Access to
protected areas68Access to protected areas(1)A person must not enter a protected
area, or part of a protected
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this regulation to enter aprotected area, or part of a protected
area, when entry to thearea, or the part of the area, is
prohibited must not remain inthe area or the
part of the area.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.Division 2Fires in
protected areas69Definitions for div 2In
this division—manufactured fuelmeans a
manufactured or processed thingthat can be used
for fuel, including, for example, refined oil orgas
and wood chips or shavings.prescribedcookingorheatingappliancemeansaportablecooking or
heating appliance that is self-contained and usesmanufactured fuel, including, for example, a
fuel or gas stove.69AGeneral prohibitions about lighting
fires(1)A person must not light a fire in a
protected area, or part of aprotected area,
if lighting a fire is prohibited, in the area orpart,
under a regulatory notice or a permit.Maximum
penalty—165 penalty units.(2)A personmustnotlight,keeporuseafireinaplace,inaprotected area, other than—(a)a barbecue or fireplace provided by
the chief executive;or(b)if a barbecue or
fireplace is not provided—a place that ismore than 2m from
flammable material.Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.(3)Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply
to a person lighting orusing a prescribed cooking or heating
appliance or lighting or
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to ensure the lighting, using or smoking does not resultin
damage to—(a)a natural or cultural resource of the
protected area; or(b)propertyintheprotectedarea,otherthanpropertyowned by the
person.(4)In this section—smokingproductseetheTobaccoandOtherSmokingProducts Act 1998,
schedule.69BOther prohibited actions relating to
fires(1)A person must not deposit any of the
following in a protectedarea—(a)a lit
match, pipe, cigar, cigarette or tobacco;(b)hot
ashes;(c)a burning or smouldering
substance;(d)asubstanceordevicethatignitesonimpactorbyspontaneous combustion.Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.(2)Subsection (1) does not apply to a
person depositing a thingmentioned in subsection (1)
for—(a)lighting or using—(i)a
prescribed cooking or heating appliance; or(ii)abarbecueorfireplaceprovidedbythechiefexecutive; or(b)if a
barbecue or fireplace is not provided by the chiefexecutive for the area—lighting a fire in a
place that ismore than 2m from flammable material.69CProhibition about leaving fires(1)A person who lights or assumes control
of a fire in a protectedarea must put the fire out before
leaving the fire.Maximum penalty—165 penalty
units.
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Conservation Regulation 1994(2)Subsection(1)doesnotapplyifanotherpersonassumescontrol of the
fire before the person mentioned in subsection(1) leaves the
fire.70Conservation officers powers in
relation to fires(1)Ifaconservationofficerbelieves,onreasonablegrounds,afire in a protected area is, or may
become, a hazard to the area,a person or
property, the conservation officer may—(a)give
the person apparently in charge of the fire an oral orwritten direction to put the fire out or
lower its intensityto a reasonable level; or(b)put out the fire.(2)The
person must comply with the direction.Maximum
penalty—165 penalty units.Division 3Unauthorised
structures and works71Unauthorised structures and
works(1)Apersonmustnoterectastructure(otherthanacampingstructureunderacampingpermit)orcarryoutworkinaprotected area—(a)without the chief executive’s written
approval; or(b)incontraventionofthetermsofthechiefexecutive’sapproval.Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.(2)If a person erects a structure or
carries out work in a protectedareainawaycomplyingwiththechiefexecutive’swrittenapproval, the person must not allow the
structure or work toremain in the area for longer than the time
allowed under theapproval.Maximum
penalty—165 penalty units.
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works(1)This section applies to a structure
erected, or a work carriedout,inaprotectedarea(whetherbeforeorafterthecommencementofthisregulation)withoutthechiefexecutive’s
written approval.(2)If the name of the person who erected
the structure or work isknown, a conservation officer may give
the person a writtendirection to—(a)removethestructureorwork,andanythinginthestructure, within a stated time;
or(b)if the work can not be
removed—stabilise or rehabilitatethe work.Example of subsection (2)(b)—Apersonwhohas,withoutthechiefexecutive’sapproval,carried out work to construct a walking
track in a protected areamay be given a direction to
rehabilitate the part of the area inwhich the track
is constructed.(3)However,iftheconservationofficercannotfindouttheperson’s name
after making reasonable inquiries, the officermay seize the
structure or work, and anything in the structure,and
take the steps that are reasonable and necessary to removeit.(4)If the person
does not comply with a direction given to thepersonundersubsection(2)(a)withinthestatedtime,theofficer may seize the structure or
work, and anything in thestructure, and take the steps that are
reasonable and necessaryto remove it.(5)A
structure, work or thing seized under this section may bedealt
with under chapter 4, part 1.(6)Apersonmust,unlessthepersonhasareasonableexcuse,comply with a direction given to the person
under subsection(2)(b).Maximum
penalty—165 penalty units.
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Conservation Regulation 1994Division 4Vehicles, boats and recreationalcraft in protected areas73Traffic control(1)Thechiefexecutivemayerectormark,ataplaceinaprotectedarea,asignregulatingdriving,riding,parkingorstandingoruseofavehicle,boatorrecreationalcraftataplace, including,
for example—(a)a speed limit; or(b)a
pedestrian crossing; or(c)where the
driving, parking or standing of vehicles, or thedriving, standing or mooring of boats and
recreationalcraft, is prohibited, restricted or
restricted to authorisedpersons, vehicles, boats or
recreational craft.(2)The sign may be an official traffic
sign.(3)A person in control of a vehicle, boat
or recreational craft inthe protected area must comply with
the sign.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.(4)An authorised person, or the driver of
an authorised vehicle,boat or recreational craft, must
comply with the authorisation.Maximum
penalty—20 penalty units.(5)In this
section—authorisedmeansauthorisedinwritingbythechiefexecutive.74Use of vehicles, boats and
recreational craft(1)A person must not, in a protected
area—(a)drive or ride a vehicle or boat the
person is not licensedto drive or ride under a law of a
State that provides forthe licensing of persons who may drive
or ride vehiclesor boats; or(b)drive
or ride a vehicle or boat that is not registered underalawofaStatethatprovidesfortheregistrationofvehicles or boats; or
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on a motor cycle more than 1 passenger; or(d)drive
or ride a vehicle or boat in a way that causes ormaycausethevehicleorboattoswerve,veerorturnviolently; or(e)driveorrideavehicle,boatorrecreationalcraftataspeed or in a way
that causes or may cause—(i)danger to the
person; or(ii)danger or fear to someone else;
or(iii)damage to the
area; or(f)in relation to a moving motor
vehicle—(i)rideortraveloutsidethevehicle(otherthanamotorcycle),includingonanexternalstep,footboard, tray
of the vehicle; or(ii)ride or travel on something towed by
the vehicle;or(iii)ride or travel in
or on a vehicle (other than a motorcycle) with a
part of the person’s body outside thevehicle;
or(g)useavehicle,boatorrecreationalcraftinawaythatdisrupts or may disrupt someone else’s
enjoyment of thearea; or(h)drive,rideorattempttodriveorrideavehicleonasurface other
than—(i)a road; or(ii)asurfaceauthorisedbyaregulatorynoticeorapermit for use by vehicles; or(i)park or stand a vehicle or moor a boat
in a way or in aplace that may—(i)obstruct or prevent the free passage of a
vehicle orboat; or(ii)cause
damage to or interfere with the area; or(j)drive
or ride in a vehicle fitted with seat belts that are notproperly fastened around the person;
or(k)drive a vehicle fitted with seat belts
or child restraints
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Conservation Regulation 1994thatarenotproperlyfastenedaroundachildinthevehicle; or(l)rideamotorcycleorbicycleunlessthepersoniswearing a helmet.Maximum
penalty—20 penalty units.(2)Subsection(1)(h)doesnotapplytoanactdoneunderapermit.75Directions may be given(1)If a
conservation officer believes it is reasonably necessary,the
officer may give the person in control of a vehicle, boat orrecreationalcraftinaprotectedareaanoralorwrittendirection about
the driving, riding, parking, mooring or use ofthe vehicle, boat
or recreational craft in the area.(2)A
direction may also be given in a way that sufficiently showsthe
conservation officer’s intention.(3)Thedirectionsaconservationofficermaygiveincludedirections—(a)fortheprotectionofthearea’snaturalandculturalresources;
and(b)to secure the safety of a person or a
person’s property;and(c)to minimise
disturbance to persons in a protected area.(4)A
person must comply with a direction given to the person,unless the person has a reasonable excuse
for not complyingwith it.Maximum
penalty—50 penalty units.76Seizure and
removal of vehicles(1)In this section—vehicleincludes—(a)a
boat, recreational craft and aircraft; and(b)anything attached to or contained in a
vehicle.
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Conservation Regulation 1994(2)A
conservation officer may seize, remove and hold a vehiclethe
officer believes on reasonable grounds—(a)is
parked or moored in a protected area in contraventionof
this regulation; or(b)is abandoned in a protected
area.(3)The vehicle must be held at a safe
place.(4)A conservation officer may exercise
the powers given undersubsection (2)(a) only if—(a)the officer believes on reasonable
grounds it is necessaryordesirabletoseizeandremovethevehicle,havingregard to the safety of people, traffic or
wildlife in theprotected area; and(b)the
officer—(i)cannotimmediatelylocatethedriverofthevehicle; or(ii)believesonreasonablegroundsthedriverofthevehicleisnotwillingorabletoimmediatelyremove the
vehicle.(5)The vehicle, must be dealt with under
chapter 4, part 1.Division 5Other
conduct77Appliances(1)A
person must not bring into, have in possession, or use, anapplianceinaprotectedareawithoutthechiefexecutive’swritten approval
or in a way that is not permitted under theterms of the
approval.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.(2)Subsection (1) does not apply to a
person if the person—(a)bringstheapplianceintoaprotectedareasecurelystowed in a
dismantled state in or on the vehicle or boatthe person used
to bring it into the area; and(b)keepsitdismantledandsecurelystowedinoronthevehicle or boat while it is in the
area.
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Conservation Regulation 1994(3)Also,
subsection (1) does not apply to an appliance broughtinto
the area for use, and used solely, for camping or anotherdomestic purpose or for a permitted
activity.(4)Withoutlimitingsubsection(2),anapplianceissecurelystowed in or on a
vehicle or boat if it is kept in a place in or onthe
vehicle or boat where it is not easily accessible and is outof
sight.78Plants not to be brought into
protected area(1)A person must not bring a plant into a
protected area.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(2)Subsection(1)doesnotapplytoaplantbroughtintoaprotected area—(a)with
the chief executive’s written approval; or(b)forusebythepersonorsomeoneelseintheareaasfood; or(c)under
a sign, regulatory notice or permit, for use by theperson as firewood; or(d)for
consumption by an animal lawfully brought into thearea.79Certain other prohibited conduct(1)A person in a protected area must
not—(a)be disorderly or create a disturbance;
or(b)cordon off a part of the area or a
barbecue, table or otherfacility in the area; or(c)claim to have an exclusive right to
use a part of the areaor a barbecue, table or other facility
in the area; or(d)defecatewithin10m,oragreaterdistancestatedinaregulatorynotice,ofalake,watercourseorwalkingtrack; or(e)buryhumanwasteswithin10m,oragreaterdistancestated in a regulatory notice, of—(i)a lake or watercourse; or
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occupied or established campsite; or(iii)asitedesignatedbyaregulatorynoticeasacampsite; or(iv)a
walking track or another public facility; or(f)leave
human wastes unburied; or(g)destroy,damage,mark,defaceorinanyotherwayinterfere with any sign, notice,
fence, gate, building orstructure erected or placed in the
area.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(2)Subsections (1)(b) and (c) do not
apply if, under a permit, thepermit holder may
cordon off part of the area or the facility.(3)Subsections (1)(d) and (e) do not apply to a
facility providedby the chief executive for use by visitors
to the area.80Pollution and misuse of water(1)A person must not pollute a lake or
watercourse in a protectedarea,including,forexample,bydischargingwastefromaboat, using soap,
detergent or shampoo, or putting oil, greaseoraharmfulordangeroussubstance,inthelakeorwatercourse.Maximum
penalty—50 penalty units.(2)A person must
not—(a)interfere with or damage a water
supply or water storagefacility; or(b)allow
water from a tap to run to waste; or(c)washavehicle,clothing,cookingutensilsoranythingelse in a lake or
watercourse; or(d)allowananimalintheperson’spossessiontobeinalake or watercourse.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.81Offensive and harmful
substances(1)Apersonmustnotburyorleaveanoxious,offensiveor
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substance, offal or a carcass or skeleton in a protectedarea.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.(2)A person must not
use a herbicide or pesticide in a protectedarea without the
chief executive’s written approval.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.82Flying over and
landing in protected areas(1)Apersonmustnotflyoveraprotectedareamentionedinschedule 5 at a height less than the minimum
height stated, inschedule 5, for the area.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.(2)A person must not land an aircraft or
recreational craft in aprotectedarea(otherthanonadesignatedlandingarea)without the chief executive’s written
approval.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.83Litter(1)A
person must not, in a protected area—(a)deposit litter in a place other than a
litter bin; or(b)if there is no litter bin in the
area—deposit litter in thearea; or(c)if
there is a litter bin in the area but a regulatory noticeprohibits the deposit of litter in the
area—deposit litterin the area.Maximum
penalty—20 penalty units.(2)A person must not
deposit in a protected area litter broughtinto the area by
the person or anyone else.Maximum penalty—20 penalty
units.(3)Aconservationofficermaydirectapersontoremovetheperson’slitterfromaprotectedareaeventhoughthereisalitter bin in the area.
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full(4)The person must comply with the
direction.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.84Boat and vehicle bodies and
partsA person must not dump, leave or abandon a
boat or vehicle,or a part of a boat or vehicle, in a
protected area.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.85Other waste materialsApersonmustnotdumporleaveusedorwastematerials,including for example, building materials,
fencing materials,drums or vegetation, in a protected
area.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.86Animals(1)A
person must not—(a)take a live animal into a protected
area; or(b)havealiveanimalundertheperson’scontrolinaprotected
area.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.(2)Subsection (1) does not apply—(a)to an animal brought into a protected
area—(i)under a stock grazing permit;
or(ii)for use in mustering stock under a
stock musteringpermit; or(iii)with
the chief executive’s written approval; or(b)ifhorseridingispermittedinaconservationparkorresources reserve under a regulatory
notice—to a horsebrought into the conservation park or
resources reservefor horse riding activities; or
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1994s 86A(c)toahorsebroughtintoaprescribednationalpark(recovery),ifthehorseiskeptinapartoftheparkidentified on a regulatory notice as
being a horse trail; or(d)ifdog-walkingispermittedinaconservationparkorresourcesreserveunderaregulatorynotice—toadogbrought into the
conservation park or resources reservefor dog-walking;
or(e)to a guide-dog; or(f)to a
live fish or mud crab that is, under this regulation,lawfully taken in a protected area or a
place adjacent to aprotected area; or(g)to an
invertebrate animal that is taken at a place adjacentto a
protected area and brought into the protected areaforthepurposeoftakingfish ataplacethatisintheimmediate vicinity of the place the animal
was taken.(3)In this section—prescribednationalpark(recovery)meansanationalpark(recovery), or a part of a national park
(recovery)—(a)to which section 184A24of the Act applies; and(b)thatwasformerlyaforestreserveprescribedundersection 475B and schedule 9B.2586ABringing into and
keeping of dogs in protected area(1)Apersonmustnotbringadoginto,orkeepadogin,aprotected area
unless the dog is under control.Maximum
penalty—20 penalty units.(2)A person who
brings a dog into, or keeps a dog in, a protectedarea
must, if the dog defecates in the area—(a)immediately collect any faeces deposited by
the dog andenclose them in a secure bag or wrapping;
and24Section 184A (Provision to allow horse
riding in particular former forest reservesuntil 24 November
2013) of the Act25Section475B(Prescribedforestreservesfortemporarycontinuationofhorseriding—Act, s
184A) and schedule 9B (Prescribed forest reserves for
temporarycontinuation of horse riding)
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enclosed faeces—(i)inabinidentifiedbythechiefexecutiveasappropriate for that purpose;
or(ii)if no bin in the protected area has
been identifiedby the chief executive—in, on or at a place
outsidethe area.Maximum
penalty—20 penalty units.(3)In this
section—under control, for a dog,
means—(a)apersonwhoisphysicallyabletocontrolthedogisholding the dog by a leash that is
appropriate to restrainthe dog; or(b)the
dog—(i)is securely tethered to an object that
the dog cannot move; and(ii)isunderthesupervisionofapersonwhoisphysically able to control the dog;
or(c)thedogisbeingtransportedinanenclosedvehicle,carry
cage or other suitable closed container; or(d)the
dog is being transported on the tray of a vehicle andis
securely tethered so as to be confined to the vehicletray.86BComplying with direction to remove
animal(1)Aconservationofficermaygiveapersoninchargeofananimalinaprotectedareaanoralorwrittendirectiontoremovetheanimalfromtheareaiftheofficerreasonablybelieves that the animal—(a)is unlawfully in the area; or(b)has been causing a nuisance or
disturbance in the area;or(c)is a
danger to persons or wildlife in the area.(2)The
person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse—(a)remove the animal from the area;
and
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Conservation Regulation 1994(b)ensure the animal is not returned to the
area within 24hours after its removal.Maximum
penalty—40 penalty units.(3)In this
section—person in charge, of an animal,
has the meaning given by theAnimal Care and
Protection Act 2001, section 12.87Feeding native animals(1)A
person in a protected area must not feed a native animal—(a)thatisdangerous,venomousorcapableofinjuringaperson; or(b)if a
regulatory notice prohibits the feeding of the animal.Maximum penalty—(a)for
paragraph (a)—40 penalty units; or(b)for
paragraph (b)—20 penalty units.(2)Subsection (1) does not apply to—(a)thefollowingpersonsperformingfunctionsundertheAct in relation to the native
animal—(i)the chief executive;(ii)aconservationofficer,publicserviceofficerorother
employee of the department acting under thechief executive’s
authority; or(b)apersonwhofeedsanativeanimalunderalicence,permitorotherauthorityor
withthechiefexecutive’swritten
approval.87AKeeping food safe from native
animals(1)A person in a protected area must
ensure food in the person’spossession or under the person’s
control is kept—(a)in a way that prevents native animals
that are dangerous,venomous or capable of injuring a person
from gainingaccess to the food; or(b)if a
regulatory notice states the way in which the food
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1994s 88must be kept—in the stated way.Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.(2)Subsection (1) does not apply to food
that—(a)is being consumed by a person or
prepared for humanconsumption; or(b)is
lawfully deposited in a litter bin in the protected area.87BDisturbing native animals(1)A person in a protected area must not
disturb a native animalthat is dangerous, venomous or capable
of injuring a person.Maximum penalty—40 penalty
units.(2)Subsection (1) does not apply
to—(a)thefollowingpersonsperformingfunctionsundertheAct in relation to the native
animal—(i)the chief executive;(ii)aconservationofficer,publicserviceofficerorother
employee of the department acting under thechief executive’s
authority; or(b)another person who disturbs a native
animal—(i)under a licence, permit or other
authority or withthe chief executive’s written approval;
or(ii)inthecourseofalawfulactivitythatwasnotdirectedtowardsthedisturbanceandthedisturbancecouldnothavebeenreasonablyavoided.88Noise control(1)Apersonmustnotuseagenerator,compressororothersimilar motor in
a protected area—(a)unless its use is permitted under a
regulatory notice orpermit; or(b)in
contravention of a regulatory notice or permit.Maximum
penalty—50 penalty units.
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Conservation Regulation 1994(2)A
person must not use a radio, tape recorder or other sound oramplifiersysteminawaythatmaycauseunreasonabledisturbance to a
person or native animal in a protected area.Maximum
penalty—50 penalty units.89Direction to
leave area(1)A conservation officer may direct a
person in a protected areato immediately leave the area, or a
part of the area, if—(a)the officer finds
the person committing, or attempting tocommit, an
offence against the Act or this regulation; or(b)theofficersuspectsonreasonablegroundsthepersonhascommittedorattemptedtocommitanoffenceagainst the Act
or this regulation; or(c)the person is in
a restricted access area or a part of thearea closed to
the public.(2)The person must not again enter the
area or part of the area—(a)iftheareaisanationalpark(scientific)orrestrictedaccess
area—unless the person holds a permit to enterthe area;
or(b)for another protected area—within 24
hours of leavingthe area.Maximum
penalty—80 penalty units.(3)Ifaconservationofficerreasonablybelievescircumstancesexist that are a
danger to a person, or the person’s property, inaprotectedarea,theconservationofficermaydirecttheperson to leave the area, or the part of
area, where the dangerexists.(4)If a
conservation officer reasonably believes the presence of aperson in a protected area may interfere
with an emergency orrescue activity, the conservation officer
may direct the persontoleavethearea,orthepartofarea,wheretheactivityistaking place.(5)Apersonmustcomplywithadirectiongivenunderthissection.Maximum
penalty—80 penalty units.
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1994s 89A(6)If the person
fails to comply with the direction, a conservationofficermaytakethestepsthatappeartotheofficertobereasonableandnecessarytosecurecompliancewiththedirection,
including, for example—(a)using reasonable
force; and(b)removingtheperson’spropertytoaplaceoutsidetheprotected area or part of the area.89APublic health and safety(1)The chief executive may erect or
display, in a protected area, aregulatory notice
stating that a stated act is prohibited if thechiefexecutivebelievestheprohibitionisnecessaryordesirable to ensure public health and
safety.Examples, for subsection (1), of
prohibitions that may be necessary ordesirable—1Prohibitingpersonsfrombringingglasscontainersintoanareawhere persons are
likely to be barefoot, including, for example, aswimming area.2Prohibiting persons from diving into a body
of water that is used, orlikely to be used, by other
persons.3Prohibiting persons from abseiling or
rock climbing in an area if theabseiling or rock
climbing is likely to cause rocks to fall into anarea
used, or likely to be used, by other persons.(2)Public health and safety is ensured when
persons are free fromdeath,injuryorillness,orriskofdeath,injuryorillness,caused by—(a)the actions of the person or another
person; or(b)the state of the environment.(3)A person must comply with a notice
mentioned in subsection(1).Maximum
penalty—50 penalty units.
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Conservation Regulation 1994Part 9GeneralDivision 1General provisions90Seizure of particular vehicles or appliances
for theprotection of cultural or natural
resources(1)Aconservationofficermayseizeandremoveavehicleorapplianceinaprotectedareaiftheofficerbelievesonreasonable grounds—(a)the
vehicle or appliance is on the protected area withoutlawful authority or for use to unlawfully
interfere with acultural or natural resource of the area;
or(b)the seizure and removal is for the
protection of a culturalor natural resource of a protected
area.(2)The vehicle or appliance must be dealt
with under chapter 4,part 1.(3)In
this section—vehicleincludes—(a)a boat, recreational craft and
aircraft; and(b)anything attached to or contained in a
vehicle.91Eradicating or controlling wildlife
other than nativewildlife(1)The
chief executive may give written permission to a personto
carry out a controlling activity in a protected area.(2)The permission must state how, where
and when the activitymay be carried out.(3)Thepermissionmaybegivenontermsthechiefexecutiveconsiders appropriate including, for
example, terms about anyof the following matters—(a)taking out public liability insurance
for the activity;(b)dealing with wildlife taken under the
permission;(c)reporting to the chief
executive.
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1994s 91A(4)Also, to remove
any doubt, this regulation does not preventthechiefexecutivecarryingoutacontrollingactivityinaprotected
area.(5)In this section—controllingactivitymeansanactivitythechiefexecutiveconsiderstobereasonableandnecessarytosignificantlyreducethepopulationof,oreradicate,(bykillingorotherwise) wildlife that is not native
wildlife.91AAPermitted dog-walking(1)The chief executive may erect or place
a regulatory notice attheentranceofaconservationparkorresourcesreservestating that dog-walking is permitted in the
park or reserve.(2)However,thechiefexecutivemayerectorplacethenoticeonly if the chief
executive is satisfied—(a)theconservationparkorresourcesreservewaspreviouslywidelyusedfordog-walkingbeforeitwasdedicatedasaconservationparkorresourcesreserve;and(b)thatallowingdogsintotheconservationparkorresources reserve will not result
in—(i)anydamagetoaculturalresourceoftheparkorreserve; or(ii)a
significant adverse effect on a natural resource ofthe
park or reserve.Division 2Provisions about
regulatory notices91AApplication of div 2Thisdivisionappliesonlyifaprovisionofthischapterrequires a person
to comply with a requirement stated on aregulatorynoticeforaprotectedarea orpartofa
protectedarea.
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1994s 91D91BChief executive
may erect or display regulatory noticesThe chief
executive may erect or display a regulatory noticein,
or at or near the entrance of, a protected area or part of aprotected area to which the notice relates
if the requirementsunder section 91C have been complied
with.91CRequirements in relation to regulatory
notice(1)Aregulatorynoticeerectedordisplayedundersection91Bmust—(a)state
the area to which the notice relates; and(b)be
easily visible to passers-by.(2)The
notice may also state—(a)the requirements
applying to the area to which it relates;and(b)thatacontraventionoftherequirementisanoffenceagainst the Act
and the penalty for the offence.(3)However,iftheregulatorynoticedoesnotstate themattersmentioned in
subsection (2), the chief executive must erect ordisplayaninformationnoticestatingthemattersinthefollowing places—(a)in,
or at or near the entrance of, the protected area, or thepart
of a protected area, to which the regulatory noticerelates;(b)another place the chief executive considers
appropriate.(4)An information notice erected or
displayed under subsection(3)—(a)must
be easily visible to passers-by; and(b)may
contain other information about the protected areathe
chief executive considers appropriate.91DErection of regulatory or information notice
is evidenceof particular mattersEvidence that a
regulatory notice or information notice waserectedordisplayedin,oratorneartheentranceof,a
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Conservation Regulation 1994protected area or
part of a protected area is evidence the noticewas erected or
displayed by the chief executive.Chapter 3Conservation of wildlife andhabitatPart 1PreliminaryDivision 1Preliminary92Application of ch 3Thischapterappliestowildlifeotherthanwildlifeinaprotected area.93Definitions for ch 3In this
chapter—animalbreedingplace,ofananimal,meansanest,bower,burrow, cave, hollow or other thing that is
commonly used bythe animal to incubate or rear the animal’s
offspring.approved interaction plan, for
a species of protected animal,meansaplanaboutinteractingwiththeanimalthatisapproved by the chief
executive.commercial purposesee section
94.corporationsee Corporations
Act, section 57A.26exhibition codemeans the
document called ‘Code of practiceof the
Australasian Regional Association of Zoological Parksand
Aquaria—Minimum standards for exhibiting wildlife in26Corporations Act, section 57A (Meaning
ofcorporation)
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Conservation Regulation 1994Queensland’,
approved by the chief executive under section174A27of the Act.prescribed
criteria, for an exhibit for an animal, means
eachof the following—(a)the
exhibit is, or will be, used to display the animal onlyfor
an approved display purpose for the animal;(b)theexhibitis,orwillbe,locatedataplacethatisappropriate for the approved display
purpose;(c)the exhibit is, or will be, of a size
and design that willallow the animal to behave in a way
reasonably similarto which the animal would behave in the wild
in normalenvironmental conditions;(d)the exhibit is, or will be, located in
a place, and is builtin a way, that—(i)will
allow the animal to experience environmentalconditionssimilartotheconditionstheanimalwould experience
in the wild; and(ii)willnotexposetheanimaltoexcessivenoiseorvibrationorotherwisecausetheanimaltoexperience unreasonable stress
levels;(e)theexhibitwillbeatanappropriatetemperatureandhumidity level to ensure the health and
wellbeing of theanimal is maintained;(f)the
exhibit has, or will have, a part that may be used tohouse
the animal for long periods away from the part ofthe
exhibit used to display animals.relevant
authoritymeans a licence, permit or other
authoritygranted under this chapter other
than—(a)a written authorisation given by the
chief executive to aperson to—(i)take,keep,useormoveaninternationalor27Section 174A (Chief executive may make
codes of practice) of the ActNote, a copy of
the code of practice is open for public inspection, during
officehours on business days, at the department’s
head office at 160 Ann Street, Brisbaneand each regional
office of the department (see section 174A(3) of the
Act).
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Conservation Regulation 1994prohibited
animal; or(ii)moveananimalkeptunderalicence,permitorother authority to or from a show or
display; and(b)a commercial wildlife licence
(wildlife interaction); and(c)a wildlife
movement permit.reptileandamphibiancodemeansthedocumentcalled‘CodeofPractice—CaptiveReptileandAmphibianHusbandry’,approvedbythechiefexecutiveundersection174A28of the Act.unauthorised
interactionsee section 95.use—(a)for an
animal—does not include the following—(i)process the animal;(ii)move
the animal;(iii)for a protected
animal in the wild—engage in anunauthorised
interaction for the animal; and(b)for a
protected plant—does not include move the plant.94Meaning ofcommercial
purpose(1)A person does an act for acommercial purposeif the
persondoes the act for gain or reward.(2)Without limiting subsection (1), a
person takes, keeps or useswildlife for acommercial
purposeif—(a)the activity for
which the wildlife is, or is to be, used—(i)is
part of a business; or(ii)isabusiness,homeoccupationorhomeindustryunder a local
law, or a planning scheme under theIntegrated
Planning Act 1997; or28Section 174A
(Chief executive may make codes of practice) of the ActNote,
a copy of the code of practice is open for public inspection,
during officehours on business days, at the department’s
head office at 160 Ann Street, Brisbaneand each regional
office of the department (see section 174A(3) of the
Act).
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Conservation Regulation 1994(b)the
person buys or sells, or intends to buy or sell, thewildlife and the proceeds from the sale are,
or will be,subjecttoincometaxunderalawoftheCommonwealth; or(c)thepersonoperatesunderabusinessortradingnameandthebusinessortradeinvolvesbuyingorsellingwildlife of the
same species; or(d)thewildlifeisbroughtintotheStateforthemainpurpose of
selling the wildlife.(3)Also,withoutlimitingsubsection(1),apersondisplaysananimal for a commercial purpose
if—(a)the animal is displayed—(i)in a public place; and(ii)inawaythatanotherpersonmayreasonablybelieve the
animal is for sale; or(b)the animal is
displayed in a way to promote a particularproduct, service
or business name.(4)In this section—public
placemeans—(a)a
place, or part of a place, that the public is entitled touse,
is open to members of the public or is used by thepublic, whether or not on payment of money;
or(b)a place, or part of a place, other
than a place of residenceorpartofaplaceofresidence,theoccupierofwhichallows, whether
or not on payment of money, membersof the public to
enter.95Meaning ofunauthorised
interactionEachofthefollowingisanunauthorisedinteractionforaprotected animal in the wild—(a)an interaction with the animal, other
than photographingor filming the animal in a way that does not
disturb orinterferewiththeanimal,forwhichapersongainsafinancial benefit;(b)handling or touching the
animal;
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Conservation Regulation 1994(c)interacting with the animal in a way that
will, or may,disturb or interfere with the animal;(d)physically restraining, or placing a
physical restraint on,the animal.Division 2Requirements that apply to allpersons taking, keeping or usingwildlife under the ActSubdivision
1Requirements about taking, keepingor
using, other than moving, wildlife96Use
of animals to take protected animals(1)Thissectionappliestoapersonwhoistakingaprotectedanimal under the
Act.(2)Thepersonmustnotuseadogorotheranimaltotaketheanimal.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.(3)Subsection (2)
does not apply if—(a)a conservation plan for the protected
animal allows theperson to take the protected animal by using
a dog orother animal; and(b)the
person complies with the conservation plan.97Housing and care of live protected
animals(1)ApersonwhokeepsaliveprotectedanimalundertheActmust do each of the following—(a)keeptheanimalinasecurecageorenclosurethatpreventstheanimal’sescapeandprotectsitfrompredators;(b)supply the animal with shelter, ventilation
and enoughwaterandfoodtomaintaintheanimal’shealthandwellbeing;
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Conservation Regulation 1994(c)providetheanimalwithenoughopportunitiesforexercise to maintain the animal’s health and
wellbeing.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.(2)Ifthechiefexecutivereasonablybelievesthecageorenclosuredoesnotcomplywithsubsection(1)(a),thechiefexecutivemaygivethepersonawrittennoticestatingtheperson must do any of the following—(a)make stated alterations to the cage or
enclosure within astated period;(b)surrendertheanimaltothechiefexecutivewithinastated period;(c)ifthepersonholdsalicence,permitorotherauthority—surrendertheperson’slicence,permitorauthority to the chief executive within a
stated period.(3)The person must comply with the
notice.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.98Using live protected animals that are
not self-sufficient(1)This section applies if—(a)apersonkeeps,orintendstokeep,aliveprotectedanimal under the
Act; and(b)the animal—(i)can
not feed itself; or(ii)is a bird that is too young to fly;
or(iii)is a mammal that
has not been weaned; or(iv)has visible signs
of illness or injury.(2)The person must
not buy or accept, sell or give away, send ormove the animal
unless the person has written approval fromthechiefexecutivetobuy,accept,sell,giveaway,sendormove the animal.Maximum
penalty—20 penalty units.(3)Subsection (2)
does not apply to—(a)a sick, injured or orphaned animal
sent or moved to or
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Conservation Regulation 1994from a veterinary
surgeon for treatment or care; or(b)ananimalthatis,oristobe,sentormovedwithitsmother; or(c)a
captive bred bird or a bird’s egg that is, or is to be, sentor
moved from a holder of a relevant authority for thebird
to another holder of a relevant authority for the bird,for—(i)for a captive
bred bird—hand raising the bird; or(ii)forabird’segg—artificialincubationorfosterparent incubation
of the egg.(4)In this section—relevant
authority, for a bird, means a licence, permit or
otherauthority allowing the holder of the
authority to keep the bird.99Procedure if
wildlife stolen(1)This section applies if—(a)a person keeps wildlife under the Act;
and(b)the wildlife is stolen.(2)The person must—(a)immediately report the theft to—(i)a police officer; and(ii)a departmental conservation officer;
and(b)if the person is given a copy of a
police report about thetheft—(i)keep
the copy for the period required under section473;29and(ii)ifaskedbyadepartmentalconservationofficer—producethecopyforinspectionbytheofficer.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.(3)Also, if the person keeps a record
book under the Act for the29Section 473
(Period for which particular documents must be kept)
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1994s 100wildlife, the person must record the
particulars of the theft inthe record book.Maximum
penalty—20 penalty units.(4)In this
section—departmentalconservationofficermeanaconservationofficer who is an
employee of the department.record
bookincludes a record and return book.Subdivision 2Requirements
about movinganimals in containers100Requirement about containers used to move
liveprotected animals generally(1)This section applies if—(a)apersonwhokeepsaliveprotectedanimalundertheAct
sells or gives the animal to another person; and(b)either—(i)the
person (thesender) intends to send
the animalinacontainertothepersonwhoboughtoraccepted the animal; or(ii)the
person, or the person who bought or acceptedthe animal,
(themover) intends to move
the animalin a container.(2)The
sender or mover must ensure the container in which theanimal is sent or moved—(a)will
keep the animal stable under ordinary transportationconditions; and(b)will
prevent the animal’s escape; and(c)will
protect the animal from predators; and(d)is
locked or otherwise secured.Maximum
penalty—20 penalty units.
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1994s 102101Requirement about
labels for containers used to sendprotected
animals(1)This section applies if—(a)apersonwhokeepsaliveprotectedanimalundertheActsellsorgivestheanimaltoanotherperson,otherthanaveterinarysurgeonfortreatmentorcareoftheanimal; and(b)the
person intends to send the animal in a container.(2)The person must attach to the
container a written statementincluding the
following information—(a)the following
details for the person who sent the animaland the person to
whom the animal is sent—(i)name and
address;(ii)ifthepersonholdsalicence,permitorotherauthoritygrantedundertheAct—thenumberofthe licence, permit or
authority;(b)theanimal’scommonnameor,iftheanimaldoesnothave a common name, the animal’s
scientific name;(c)ifthereismorethan1animalinthecontainer—howmany animals are
in the container;(d)if the animal is dangerous or
venomous—that the animalis dangerous or venomous.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.Subdivision 3Provisions about
movementadvices102Requirements for movement advice(1)Thissectionstatestherequirementsforamovementadvicerequired, under the Act, to be filled in for
the movement ofwildlife.(2)The
movement advice must be—
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form; and(b)filled in before the movement
happens.103Only 1 movement under movement
adviceApersonmustmakeonly1movementunderamovementadvice.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.104Dealing with movement advice(1)This section applies if a movement
advice must be filled in forthe movement of
wildlife.(2)The person who filled in the movement
advice must—(a)ensure parts 2 and 3 of the advice
are—(i)attached to the wildlife to which the
advice relatesorthecontainerinwhichthewildlifeisbeingmoved; or(ii)otherwise in the possession of the
person movingthe wildlife to which the advice relates;
and(b)give part 1 of the advice to the chief
executive within 7days after the movement happens.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(3)Also,thepersontowhomthewildlifeforwhichthemovement advice has been filled in is moved
must give part 3oftheadvicetothechiefexecutivewithin7daysaftertheperson receives the wildlife.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.105Requirement to keep and produce
movement advice(1)This section applies if a movement
advice must be filled in forthe movement of
wildlife.
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1994s 106(2)Thefollowingpersonsarerequiredtokeepacopyofthemovementadviceinasecureplace,fortheperiodrequiredunder section
47330—(a)ifthemovementisforasaleorgivingawayofwildlife—the
person who sold or gave away the wildlifeand the person
who bought or accepted the wildlife;(b)otherwise—thepersonwhofilledinthemovementadvice.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(3)If a conservation officer asks to
inspect the advice, the personmust,unlessthepersonhasareasonableexcuse,maketheadvice available
for inspection by the officer.Maximum
penalty—50 penalty units.106Interfering with
movement advice(1)A person must not interfere with a
movement advice that hasbeen filled in for a movement of
wildlife.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(2)Subsection (1) does not apply to a
person who—(a)removespart1oftheadvicetogiveittothechiefexecutive;
or(b)removes part 2 or part 3 of the advice
to—(i)give it to the person moving the
wildlife to whichthe advice relates; or(ii)attach it to the wildlife to which the
advice relates,orthecontainerinwhichthewildlifeisbeingmoved.(3)In this section—interfere
with, a movement advice, includes—(a)destroying the advice; and30Section 473 (Period for which
particular documents must be kept)
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1994s 107(b)removing a part
of the advice; and(c)covering, erasing or modifying an
entry on the advice.Subdivision 4Identification
and informationrequirement107Identification requirement for buying or
selling protected,international or prohibited wildlife(1)A person who sells or gives away
protected, international orprohibited wildlife under the Act
must—(a)before parting with possession of the
wildlife—(i)obtain from the person to whom the
wildlife is soldorgiven(thebuyer)verificationofthebuyer’sidentity;
and(ii)ifthebuyerisactingunderarelevantauthority—inspecttheauthorityoracopyoftheauthority; and(b)keep
a record of the following for the period requiredunder
section 47331—(i)the
name and address of the buyer;(ii)the
source of the identification used to verify theidentityofthebuyer,includingtheparticularsofthe
type of document produced and any identifyingfeatures of the
document, including, for example,the number of the
document;(iii)ifthebuyerisactingunderarelevantauthority—the
number of the authority.Maximum penalty—80 penalty
units.(2)Apersonwhobuysoracceptsprotected,internationalorprohibited wildlife under the Act
must—(a)on receipt of the wildlife—(i)obtain from the person from whom the
wildlife is31Section 473 (Period for which
particular documents must be kept)
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theseller’s identity; and(ii)ifthesellerisactingunderarelevantauthority—inspecttheauthorityoracopyoftheauthority; and(b)keep
a record of the following for the period requiredunder
section 47332—(i)the
name and address of the seller;(ii)the
source of the identification used to verify theidentityoftheseller,includingtheparticularsofthe
type of document produced and any identifyingfeatures of the
document, including, for example,the number of the
document;(iii)ifthesellerisactingunderarelevantauthority—the
number of the authority.Maximum penalty—80 penalty
units.Division 3Provisions that
apply to all licences,permits and other authoritiesSubdivision 1Restrictions on
grant for all relevantauthorities108Who
may obtain relevant authority(1)The
chief executive may grant a relevant authority to a person.(2)However, the chief executive can not
grant a licence, permit orother authority to an individual
younger than—(a)for a licence, permit or authority for
an animal—(i)forarecreationalwildlifelicence,commercialwildlifeharvestinglicence,recreationalwildlifeharvesting licence, or a permit—13 years;
or32Section 473 (Period for which
particular documents must be kept)
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licence or authority—18 years; and(b)for a
licence, permit or authority for protected plants—(i)forarecreationalwildlifelicenceorrecreationalwildlife
harvesting licence—13 years; or(ii)for
another licence, permit or authority—18 years.(3)In
this section—relevantauthorityincludesacommercialwildlifelicence(wildlife
interaction) and a wildlife movement permit.109Relevant authority must be consistent with
purpose ofAct(1)The chief
executive may grant a relevant authority for wildlifeonly
if the chief executive is satisfied—(a)the
activities to be carried out under the authority are notlikely to adversely affect the ecological
sustainability ofany wildlife; and(b)if
the authority is for wildlife that has been taken, keptor
used before the authority is granted—the wildlife hasbeen
lawfully taken, kept or used.(2)In
this section—relevantauthorityincludesacommercialwildlifelicence(wildlife
interaction) and a wildlife movement permit.109ARelevant authority must not be granted if
conservationplan restricts the grantThechiefexecutivecannotgrantarelevantauthorityforwildlifetoapersonifaconservationplanforthewildlifestates that the chief executive can not
grant the authority to theperson or to any person.110Relevant authority must not allow
taking protectedanimal by using regulated substance(1)Thechiefexecutivecannotgrantarelevantauthoritythatauthorisesapersontotakeaprotectedanimalbyusingaregulated substance if—
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111106Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 113(a)theuseofthesubstanceontheanimalisprohibitedunder an Act;
or(b)if an Act requires a person using the
regulated substanceon the animal to hold a particular
authority—the persondoes not hold the authority.(2)In this section—regulatedsubstancemeansasubstance,including,forexample a poison or other toxic
substance, the use of which isregulated under
an Act.111Relevant authority must be for only 1
licensed premisesor mobile facility(1)Thechiefexecutivemaygrantarelevantauthorityforananimal for only 1
licensed premises.(2)Also,thechiefexecutivemaygrantacommercialwildlifelicence (mobile) for only 1 mobile
facility.112Maximum term for licences(1)The chief executive can not grant a
licence for longer than thefollowing term—(a)for a
commercial wildlife licence (wildlife interaction),commercialwildlifeharvestinglicenceorrecreationalwildlife
harvesting licence—1 year;(b)for a commercial
wildlife licence, commercial wildlifelicence (mobile),
wildlife demonstrator licence, wildlifeexhibitor licence
or wildlife farming licence—3 years;(c)forarecreationalwildlifelicence,museumlicenceorherbarium licence—5 years.(2)This section is subject to any
conservation plan that provides alicence can only
be granted for a shorter term.113Maximum term for permits(1)The
chief executive can not grant a permit for longer than thefollowing term—(a)for a
damage mitigation permit—
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113107Nature Conservation Regulation
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management plan—3 years; or(ii)otherwise—6
months;(b)for an educational purposes permit—5
years;(c)for a permit to keep protected
wildlife—3 years;(d)for a rehabilitation permit—(i)if the applicant is an individual—6
months; or(ii)if the applicant is a corporation—3
years;(e)for a scientific purposes permit—5
years;(f)for a commercial whale watching
permit—6 years;(g)for a clearing permit—6 months;(h)for a wildlife movement permit—2
months.(2)However, despite subsection (1)(c),
the chief executive maygrantapermittokeepprotectedwildlifeforthelifeofaprotected animal
kept under the permit if—(a)theanimalisinjuredandwastakenunderarehabilitation permit; and(b)the chief executive reasonably
believes the animal willnot, or is unlikely to, survive in the
wild, including, forexample, because of the nature of the
animal’s sicknessor injury.(3)This
section is subject to any conservation plan that providesthe
permit can only be granted for a shorter term.33(4)In this section—approvedpropertymanagementplan,foradamagemitigation
permit, means a plan that—(a)isaboutthemanagementofthelandonwhichthelicensed premises for the permit is located;
and(b)providesfortheconservationofwildlifeontheland;33See
theNature Conservation (Problem Crocodiles)
Conservation Plan 1995, section7 (Who may take
crocodile).
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114108Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 116and(c)is
approved by the chief executive.114Maximum term for Aboriginal tradition or
Island customauthoritiesThe chief
executive can not grant an Aboriginal tradition orIsland custom authority for a term of longer
than 1 year.115Maximum term for collection
authoritiesThe chief executive can not grant a
collection authority for aterm of longer than—(a)foracollectionauthoritytokeepacollectionofdeadprotected wildlife—5 years; or(b)for a collection authority to take and
keep least concernwildlife—6 months.Subdivision
2Provisions about things authorisedby
all relevant authorities115AConservation plan
may limit or extend things authorisedby relevant
authority(1)Aprovisionofthisregulationstatingwhataholder,orarelevant person for a holder, of a
relevant authority for wildlifemayormaynotdoundertheauthorityissubjecttoanyprovision of a conservation plan for
the wildlife about whattheholderorrelevantpersonmayormaynotdoundertheauthority.(2)This
section does not apply to a provision of this regulation, ora
conservation plan, that creates an offence.116Particular relevant authorities for animals
limited to onlylive or dead species(1)This
section applies if—(a)a relevant authority is
for—
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117109Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 117(i)only a live
animal of a particular species; or(ii)only
a dead animal of a particular species; and(b)the
authority authorises the holder, or a relevant personfor
the holder, of the authority to take, keep, use, processormovethespeciesofanimalidentifiedontheauthority.(2)Theholderorrelevantpersonmayonlytake,keep,use,process or move—(a)forarelevantauthorityforonlyaliveanimalofaparticularspecies—aliveanimalofthespeciesidentified on the
authority; and(b)forarelevantauthorityforonlyadeadanimalofaparticularspecies—adeadanimalofthespeciesidentified on the
authority.(3)In this section—relevantauthorityincludesacommercialwildlifelicence(wildlife
interaction) and a wildlife movement permit.117Limitation for relevant authorities for
taking animal bykilling the animal(1)This
section applies if—(a)a relevant authority authorises the
holder, or a relevantperson for the holder, of the
authority to—(i)takeananimalofaspeciesidentifiedontheauthority only by
killing the animal; and(ii)keep, use,
process or move an animal of a speciesidentified on the
authority; and(b)theauthoritydoesnotstatewhetheritisforaliveordead animal of
the species.(2)The holder or relevant person
may—(a)take only a live animal of the species
identified on theauthority by killing the animal; and(b)keep, use, process or moveonly
a dead animal of thespecies identified on the
authority.
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limited tospecies identified on authority(1)This section applies if—(a)a relevant authority allows the
holder, or relevant personfor the holder, of the authority to
take or use protectedplants; and(b)states—(i)the
particular species of protected plants to whichit applies;
or(ii)that the authority applies only to
whole protectedplants of a species identified on the
licence; or(iii)thattheauthorityappliesonlytoprotectedplantparts of a
species identified on the licence.(2)The
holder or relevant person may take or use only—(a)if
the authority states the species of protected plant towhich
it applies—protected plants of a species identifiedon
the authority; and(b)if the authority states the authority
applies only to wholeprotectedplantsofaspeciesidentifiedonthelicence—whole protected plants of the
species identifiedon the authority; and(c)iftheauthoritystatestheauthorityappliesonlytoprotectedplantpartsofaspeciesidentifiedonthelicence—protected plant parts of the
species identifiedon the authority.118ARelevant authority only authorises keeping,
using andmoving of lawfully obtained wildlife(1)Aholder,orarelevantpersonfortheholder,ofarelevantauthoritymayonlykeep,useormovewildlifeundertheauthority if the wildlife was lawfully
obtained by the holder ora relevant person for the
holder.Notes—Under
section 88(5) of the Act, it is an offence for a person, other
thanan authorised person, to keep or use a
protected animal, or a descendantofaprotectedanimal,thathasnotbeenlawfullytakenunlessthe
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Act.Under section 88B of the Act, it is an
offence for a person, other than anauthorised
person, to keep or use native wildlife that the person ought
tohave reasonably suspected was not lawfully
taken unless the State has,under the Act, disposed of the native
wildlife to the person.Under section 89(4) of the Act, it is
an offence for a person to keep oruse a protected
plant that has been taken in contravention of section89(1)
of the Act.34(2)In this
section—relevantauthorityincludesacommercialwildlifelicence(wildlife
interaction) and a wildlife movement permit.119Meaning of number on relevant
authority(1)This section applies if—(a)a relevant authority allows a person
to take, keep, use,process or move wildlife; and(b)the authority has a number written
opposite a species ofwildlife for which the authority is
granted.(2)Unless otherwise stated on the
authority, a person may take,keep, use,
process or move, for the duration of the authority,only
the number of wildlife of the species stated opposite thespecies.Examples for
subsection (2)—1Acommercialwildlifeharvestinglicenceauthorisesapersontotake,
keep or use particular animals and the licence has the
followingwrittenonitwithoutanyexplanationaboutthemeaningofthenumbers•carpet python—5•spotted python—2The person may
only take, keep or use, under the licence, 5 carpetpythons and 2 spotted pythons for the whole
duration of the licence.34See also—•part 5 (Wildlife and habitat
conservation), divisions 4 (Restrictions on activitiesrelating to protected wildlife) and 6
(Specific restriction on activities relating tonative wildlife)
of the Act generally•sections133(Personstowhomholdersmaysellorgivewildlife)and134(Persons from whom holders may buy or
accept wildlife).
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1994s 1202Arehabilitationpermitauthorisesapersontotake,keeporuseparticular
animals and the licence has the following written on it andstates that the number indicates the number
of animals that may betaken, kept or used at any given
time—•bar-shouldered dove—3•emerald dove—5Thepersonmaytake,keeporuse,underthepermit,3bar-shouldered doves or 5 emerald doves at
any given time while thepermit is in force.(3)In this section—relevantauthorityincludesacommercialwildlifelicence(wildlife
interaction) and a wildlife movement permit.120Particular holders may engage in
unauthorisedinteraction for protected animals(1)Thissectionappliestoaholder,orrelevantpersonfortheholder, of any of
the following relevant authorities—(a)a
commercial whale watching permit;(b)arelevantauthoritythatallowstheholder,orrelevantperson for the
holder, of the authority to take an animalunder the
authority.(2)Theholderorrelevantpersonmay,withoutacommercialwildlifelicence(wildlifeinteraction),engageinanunauthorised
interaction for the relevant protected animal inthewild,iftheinteractionispartofanactivitycarriedoutunder the authority.35(3)In this
section—relevant protected animalmeans—(a)foracommercialwhalewatchingpermit—aprotectedwhale; or(b)foranotherrelevantauthority—ananimalofa speciesidentified on the
authority.35See also section 239 (Holder may
engage in unauthorised interaction in particularcircumstances).
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121113Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 121121Holders of
particular relevant authorities for animals maymove animal to
place of keeping(1)Thissectionappliestoaholder,orrelevantpersonfortheholder,ofarelevantauthoritythatauthorisestheholderorrelevant person to take an animal under the
authority, if thelicensed premises for the authority is in
the State or anotherState.(2)Theholderorrelevantpersonmay,withoutawildlifemovement permit,
move the animal from the place where theanimal was taken
to—(a)the licensed premises; or(b)another authorised premises for the
animal that is in theState or another State.(3)Also,aholder,orrelevantpersonfortheholder,ofacommercialwildlifeharvestinglicenceorrecreationalwildlife
harvesting licence may, without a wildlife movementpermit, move the animal—(a)from
the place where the animal was taken to anotherplacewheretheholderintendstotakeotheranimalsunder the
licence; and(b)from the place, mentioned in paragraph
(a), where theholderintendstotakeotheranimalsunderthelicenceto—(i)the licensed premises; or(ii)another authorised premises for the
animal that isin the State or another State.(4)However,forsubsections(2)and(3),iftheauthorisedpremisesareinanotherState,theholdermustfillinamovementadvicethatcomplieswithsection10236forthemovement.Maximum
penalty—50 penalty units.(5)Subsection (2)
authorises a holder of a rehabilitation permit,36Section 102 (Requirements for movement
advice)See also, division 2, subdivision 3
(Provisions about movement advices) generallyfor other
requirements about movement advices.
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122114Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 122or a relevant person for the holder,
to move an animal into theState only if the chief executive has
written on the permit thattheholderorrelevantpersonmaybringananimaltakeninanother State into the State for
keeping it in the State.(6)Further,thissectiondoesnotauthorisethemovementofaprescribedprotectedanimalintoanotherStateifthemovement is,
whether directly or indirectly, associated with—(a)moving the animal to another country;
or(b)selling,givingormovingtheanimaltoapersoninanother country.122Holder of relevant authority for animals may
moveanimals to authorised buyers(1)This section applies to a holder of a
relevant authority who,undertheauthority,sellsorgivesaliveprotected,internationalorprohibitedanimalordeadprotectedorinternational animal to an authorised
buyer for the animal.(2)Theholderorauthorisedbuyermay,withoutawildlifemovement permit,
move the animal from the place where theholderkeepstheanimaltotheplacewheretheauthorisedbuyer intends to
keep the animal.(3)However,theholdermustfillinamovementadvicethatcomplies with section 102 for the
movement.37Maximum penalty—50 penalty
units.(4)Subsection (3) does not apply
to—(a)themovementofacontrolledanimaltoapersonintending to keep
the animal under section 150;38or(b)the movement of a
protected fish to a person intendingto keep the fish
under section 154;39or(c)themovementofaprotectedscorpionorspidertoa37Section 102
(Requirements for movement advice)See also division
2, subdivision 3 (Provisions about movement advices)
generallyfor other requirements about movement
advices.38Section 150 (Exemption for controlled
animals—keeping or using)39Section 154
(Exemption for particular protected fish for recreational
purpose)
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123115Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 123personintendingtokeepthescorpionorfishundersection
155.40(5)This section does
not apply to a live special native animal.(6)Also,thissectiondoesnotauthorisethemovementofaprescribed protected animal—(a)to another country; or(b)into another State if the movement is,
whether directlyor indirectly, associated with—(i)moving the animal to another country;
or(ii)selling, giving or moving the animal
to a person inanother country.123Holder of relevant authority for animals may
moveanimals from interstate sellers(1)This section applies if—(a)the holder of a relevant authority, or
a relevant personfor the holder, buys or accepts, under the
authority, ananimalfromanauthorisedinterstatesellerfortheanimal; and(b)the
licensed premises for the authority is in the State oranother State.(2)The
holder, relevant person or seller may, without a wildlifemovement permit, move the animal from the
place where theseller keeps the animal to—(a)the licensed premises for the relevant
authority; or(b)another authorised premises for the
animal that is in theState or another State.(3)However,theholderorrelevantpersonmustfillinamovementadviceforthemovementbeforethemovementhappens.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(4)This section does not apply to—40Section 155 (Exemption for protected
scorpions or spiders for recreational purpose)
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124116Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 125(a)a live special
native animal; or(b)a dead crocodile or emu.(5)Also,thissectiondoesnotauthorisethemovementofaprescribedprotectedanimalintoanotherStateifthemovement is,
whether directly or indirectly, associated with—(a)moving the animal to another country;
or(b)selling,givingormovingtheanimaltoapersoninanother country.124Holder of relevant authority for animals may
move animalfor private reasonsA person who
keeps an animal under a relevant authority may,without a
wildlife movement permit, move the animal—(a)onthelandonwhichtheauthorisedpremisesfortheanimal are
located; or(b)if the animal is kept at the holder’s
place of business andthe holder is moving to a new place of
business withinthe State—to the new place of business;
or(c)if the animal is kept at the holder’s
place of residenceandtheholderismovingtoanewplaceofresidencewithin the
State—to the new place of residence.125Holder of relevant authority for animals may
move liveanimal to and from veterinary surgeon(1)The holder of a relevant authority, or
a relevant person for theholder,whokeepsaliveanimalintheStateundertheauthority may, without a wildlife
movement permit, move theanimal—(a)from
the place where the animal is being kept (theplaceof
keeping) to the premises of a veterinary surgeon
fortreatment or care for the animal; or(b)from the premises of a veterinary
surgeon who treated orcared for the animal to the place of
keeping.(2)However, if the premises of the
veterinary surgeon is outsidetheState,subsection(1)(a)appliesonlyiftheholderor
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126117Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 126relevant person ensures the animal is
moved back to the placeof keeping as soon as practicable
after the treatment or care isgiven.(3)Subsection (2) does not apply if the
animal dies.126Holder of particular licences may move
animal to or fromdisplay(1)Thissectionappliestotheholderofanyofthefollowinglicences, or a
relevant person for the holder, who keeps a liveprotected, international or prohibited
animal in the State underthe licence—(a)wildlife demonstrator licence;(b)wildlife exhibitor licence;(c)wildlife farming licence;(d)museum licence.(2)Theholderorrelevantpersonmay,withoutawildlifemovement permit,
move the animal—(a)from the licensed premises for the
licence to a place intheStateoranotherStatewheretheanimalistobedisplayed under
the licence; or(b)fromaplaceintheStateoranotherStatewheretheanimal was displayed under the licence to
another placein the State or another State where the
animal is to bedisplayed under the licence; or(c)fromaplaceintheStateoranotherStatewheretheanimal was displayed under the licence to
the licensedpremises for the licence.(3)However, subsection (2) applies only
if the holder or relevantpersonensurestheanimalismovedbacktothelicensedpremises for the licence as soon as
practicable after the animalstops being
displayed under the licence.
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127118Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 128(4)Also, if the
movement is into or out of the State, the holder orrelevant person must fill in a movement
advice that complieswith section 10241for
the movement.Maximum penalty for subsection (4)—50
penalty units.127Holder of relevant authority for whole
protected plantsmay move plants(1)Aholderofarelevantauthorityforwholeprotectedplantsmay,withoutawildlifemovementpermit,moveawholeprotected plant
within, into or out of the State.42(2)However, if the holder moves the plant
into or out of the State,the holder must fill in a movement
advice that complies withsection 10243for
the movement.Maximum penalty for subsection (2)—50
penalty units.128Holder of relevant authority for
protected plant parts maymove plant parts(1)A
holder of a relevant authority for protected plant parts
may,without a wildlife movement permit, move a
protected plantpart within, into or out of the
State.(2)However, a plant part may be moved
into the State only if—(a)theplantpartispackedandtaggedinawaythatcomplieswithanyapplicablelawoftheStatefromwhich it is being moved; and41Section 102 (Requirements for movement
advice)See also division 2, subdivision 3
(Provisions about movement advices) generallyfor other
requirements about movement advice.42See
theNature Conservation (Protected Plants)
Conservation Plan 2000, section 19(Taking whole
plants in the wild) for requirements for a person who takes a
wholeprotected plant in the wild under a
commercial wildlife harvesting licence.43Section 102 (Requirements for movement
advice)See also division 2, subdivision 3
(Provisions about movement advices) generallyfor other
requirements about movement advice.
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authorised under any applicable law ofthe State from
which it is being moved.44(3)Also,
if the holder moves a plant part into or out of the Stateforabioprospectingactivity,theholdermustfillinamovementadvicethatcomplieswithsection10245forthemovement.Maximum penalty
for subsection (3)—50 penalty units.Subdivision
3Carrying out activities under anylicence, permit or other authority129Relevant authority and identification
must be carried(1)This section applies to a person who
is taking or using wildlifeunder a relevant authority.(2)The person must, while taking or using
the wildlife—(a)ifthepersonistheholderoftheauthority—carrytheauthority or a copy of the authority;
or(b)if the person is not a holder of the
authority—carry—(i)a copy of the authority endorsed by
the holder oftheauthoritywiththeperson’snameandresidential address; and(ii)a form of identification that shows a
recent colourphotograph of the person.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(3)In this section—relevantauthorityincludesacommercialwildlifelicence(wildlife
interaction) and a wildlife movement permit.44SeealsotheNatureConservation(ProtectedPlants)ConservationPlan2000,section 23
(Taking protected plant parts in the wild).45Section 102 (Requirements for movement
advice)See also division 2, subdivision 3
(Provisions about movement advices) generallyfor other
requirements about movement advice.
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1994s 132130Particular
persons must produce identification(1)Thissectionappliestoapersonwhoisrequiredtocarryaform
of identification that shows a colour photograph of theperson under section 129.(2)If asked by a conservation officer,
the person must, unless theperson has a reasonable excuse,
produce the identification forinspection by the
officer.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.131Display of relevant authority if
animal displayed atparticular places(1)This
section applies to a person who is displaying an animalunder
a relevant authority at a place other than the licensedpremises for the authority.(2)Thepersonmustdisplaytheauthorityoracopyoftheauthority at the place where the
animal is being displayed.Maximum penalty—50 penalty
units.(3)However,iftheauthorityorcopystatestheaddressofaperson’splaceofresidenceontheauthorityorcopy,theperson may cover the address while the
authority or copy isbeing displayed.132Compliance with chief executive’s directions
aboutsampling or implanting(1)The
chief executive may give a holder of a relevant authoritywho
keeps a live protected, international or prohibited animalunder
the authority, a written notice requiring the holder to—(a)takeabiologicaltissuesampleoftheanimal,oritsoffspring, and give the sample to an
approved scientificinstitution; or(b)insertanapprovedelectromagneticimplantintotheanimal, or its
offspring, and give the chief executive awrittennoticestatingtheidentificationcodefortheimplant.(2)The notice must state the period, of
at least 28 days, withinwhich the holder must comply with the
notice.
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133121Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 133(3)The holder, or a
relevant person for the holder, must complywith the notice
within the period stated on the notice.Maximum penalty
for subsection (3)—165 penalty units.133Persons to whom holders may sell or give
wildlife(1)This section applies if—(a)a person keeps wildlife under a
relevant authority; and(b)the authority
authorises the holder of the authority, or arelevant person
for the holder, to sell or give away thewildlife.(2)The holder, or a relevant person for
the holder, of the authoritymust not sell or
give the wildlife to a person other than—(a)for a
commercial wildlife harvesting licence—(i)ifaconservationplanstatestheholderofthelicencemayonlysellorgivethewildlifetoaparticular
person—the particular person; or(ii)otherwise—aholderofacommercialwildlifelicenceforthewildlifeunlesstheholderhaswrittenapprovalfromthechiefexecutiveforsellingorgivingawaythewildlifetoanotherperson; or(b)for another licence—a person who is
authorised to buyor accept the wildlife under the Act or a
law of anotherState.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.(3)Also,theholderorrelevantpersonmustnotsellorgiveaprescribedprotectedanimaltoanauthorisedbuyerfortheanimal if—(a)theholderorrelevantpersonknows,oroughtreasonablytoknow,theauthorisedbuyerintendsto,whether from the State or another
State—(a)move the animal to another country;
or(b)sell, give or move the animal
to—(i)a person in another country;
or
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134122Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 135(ii)a person who
intends to move the animal toanother country;
and(b)an export agreement with the State has
not been enteredinto for the animal.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.134Persons from whom
holders may buy or accept wildlife(1)This
section applies if a relevant authority for wildlife allowsthe
holder, or relevant person for the holder, of the authorityto—(a)buy or accept the
wildlife; and(b)keep the wildlife.(2)The
holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of the
authoritymust not buy or accept the wildlife from a
person other than apersonwhoisauthorisedtosellorgiveawaythewildlifeunder
the Act or a law of another State.46Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.135Dealing with animals after
death—sampled or implantedanimals(1)This
section applies if—(a)a holder, or relevant person for the
holder, of a relevantauthority keeps a live animal under
the authority; and(b)either—(i)abiologicaltissuesamplewastakenfromtheanimalandgiventoanapprovedscientificinstitution; or(ii)an
approved electromagnetic implant was insertedinto the animal
and the chief executive was given awritten notice
stating the identification code for theimplant;
and46For the holder, or a relevant person
for the holder, of a commercial wildlife licence,or a
commercial wildlife licence (mobile), for dead macropods, see also
theNatureConservation
(Macropod) Conservation Plan 2005.
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136123Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 136(c)the animal
dies.(2)The holder must ensure either—(a)within14daysaftertheanimaldies,anautopsyisperformed on the animal by a veterinary
surgeon and thechief executive is given the
following—(i)abiologicaltissuesampletakenfromtheanimalunder the
autopsy;(ii)if an electromagnetic implant was
inserted into theanimal—the implant;(iii)if an
electromagnetic implant was inserted into theanimal and the
veterinary surgeon finds the implantwas not working—a
written report prepared by theveterinarysurgeonstatingthereasonwhytheimplant was not working; or(b)theanimalisfrozenimmediatelyafteritdiesandthefrozen animal is given to the chief
executive within 14days after the animal dies.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.(3)Aholderdealingwithananimalunderthissectionmay,without a wildlife movement permit, move the
animal—(a)iftheholderintendstohaveaveterinarysurgeonperformanautopsyontheanimal—fromtheplacewhere the holder
kept the animal to the premises of theveterinary
surgeon; and(b)iftheholderintendstogivethefrozenanimaltothechief
executive—from the place where the holder keptthe animal to the
chief executive.136Dealing with animals after death—other
animals(1)This section applies if—(a)a holder, or a relevant person for a
holder, of a relevantauthority keeps a live animal under
the authority; and(b)the animal dies; and(c)theauthoritydoesnotauthorisetheholderorrelevantperson to sell or
give away a dead animal of the same
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136124Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 136species; and(d)section 135 does not apply.(2)The holder or relevant person may deal
with the animal onlyin 1 of the following ways—(a)by selling or giving the animal to a
holder, or a relevantperson for the holder, of a commercial
wildlife licenceor museum licence for the dead
animal;(b)by giving the animal to a holder, or a
relevant person forthe holder, of a commercial wildlife licence
for the deadanimal for processing and reclaiming the
animal after itis processed;(c)by
incinerating or burying the animal;(d)iftherelevantauthorityisarecreationalwildlifeharvesting licence and the licence
authorises the holderor relevant person to process the
animal—by processingthe animal.Maximum
penalty—50 penalty units.(3)Aholderdealingwithananimalunderthissectionmay,without a wildlife movement permit, move the
animal—(a)if the animal is sold or given to a
holder of a commercialwildlifelicenceoramuseumlicenceforthedeadanimal—to the
licensed premises for the licence;(b)if
the animal is to be buried or incinerated—to the placewhere
the animal is to be buried or incinerated.(4)However, if the holder sells or gives the
animal to a personwho holds a commercial wildlife licence or
museum licence,the holder must fill in a movement advice
that complies withsection 10247for
the movement.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.47Section 102 (Requirements for movement
advice)See also division 2, subdivision 3(Provisions about movement advices)
generallyfor other requirements about movement
advice.
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137125Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 138137Assistance to
conservation officers(1)Aholder,orrelevantpersonfortheholder,ofarelevantauthorityforprotected,internationalorprohibitedwildlifemust—(a)allowaconservationofficertoaccessandinspectthewildlife at any reasonable time; and(b)if asked by the conservation
officer—give the officer allnecessaryhelptoenabletheofficertodoanyofthefollowing—(i)photograph the wildlife;(ii)if
the wildlife is a live animal—(A)obtain or check the animal’s biological
tissuesample; or(B)ifanelectromagneticimplanthasbeeninsertedintotheanimal—identifytheidentification code for the implant;
or(C)insertanelectromagneticimplantintotheanimal;Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.(2)In this section—relevantauthorityincludesacommercialwildlifelicence(wildlife
interaction) and a wildlife movement permit.Subdivision
4Provisions about form of authorities138Relevant authority must identify
wildlife(1)Thechiefexecutivemustensurethewildlifeforwhicharelevant authority is granted is identified
on the authority.(2)However,subsection(1)doesnotapplytoanauthoritygranted for
taking or using all wildlife in an area that is, or isabout
to be, lawfully destroyed.(3)For subsection
(1), if a relevant authority relates to more than1speciesofwildlife,thewildlifemaybeidentifiedontheauthority by—
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1994s 139(a)stating each
species of wildlife on the authority; or(b)stating a taxon of wildlife on the
authority; or(c)stating that the authority applies to
each animal or plantof a species mentioned in a schedule of this
regulation ortheNature Conservation (Wildlife)
Regulation 1994; or(d)statingthenameofaharvestperiodnoticeontheauthority; or(e)describing, in plain English, the species of
wildlife onthe authority.(4)Forsubsection(3)(d),statingthenameofaharvestperiodnoticeontheauthorityidentifiesallthespeciesofwildlifestated in the
harvest period notice.(5)In this
section—relevantauthorityincludesacommercialwildlifelicence(wildlife
interaction) and a wildlife movement permit.139Places and mobile facility identification
must be statedon relevant authority(1)Thechiefexecutivemuststatethefollowingonarelevantauthority—(a)the place that is the licensed
premises for the authority;(b)iftheauthorityisacommercialwildlifelicence(mobile)—theregistrationnumberforthemobilefacility for which the licence is
granted;(c)iftheauthorityauthorisestheholdertotakewildlife—theplacefromwherethewildlifemaybetaken.(2)Also,
the chief executive must state on a wildlife movementpermit the place from and to where wildlife
may be movedunder the permit.(3)If
the holder of the relevant authority decides to move fromthelicensedpremisestoanewplacethatistobethenewlicensedpremises,theholdermustapplytothechief
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1994s 142executiveforanamendmentoftheauthoritytoreflectthechange.48Maximum penalty for subsection (3)—10
penalty units.140Corporation relevant authority must
state who ismanager(1)Ifthechiefexecutivegrantsarelevantauthoritytoacorporation, the
chief executive must state on the authority—(a)forarehabilitationpermitgrantedtoanincorporatedassociation—thenameofthepersoninchargeoftheactivity to be carried out under the
permit; or(b)for another relevant authority—the
name of the personin charge of the licensed premises for the
authority.(2)If there is a change in the person in
charge of the activity orplace, the corporation must apply to
the chief executive for anamendment of the authority to reflect
the change.49Maximum penalty for subsection (2)—10
penalty units.141Aboriginal tradition or Island custom
authorities must listauthorised individuals(1)The chief executive must state, on an
Aboriginal tradition orIslandcustomauthority,thenamesofindividualswhomaytake wildlife under the
authority.(2)Theindividualsmayonlybeindividualsnamedbythecorporation in
the application for the authority.142Term
of authority must be stated(1)The chief
executive must state on a relevant authority—(a)the
day the authority starts; and(b)the
term of the authority.48See sections 13
(Amendment of licences on application) and 474 (Requirement
tonotify chief executive of particular
matters).49See section 13 (Amendment of licences
on application).
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1994s 143(2)In this
section—relevantauthorityincludesacommercialwildlifelicence(wildlife
interaction) and a wildlife movement permit.Part 2Exemptions for taking, keeping,using
or moving protectedanimalsDivision 1Purpose and operation of part143Purpose and operation of pt 2(1)The purpose of this part is to provide
exemptions for offencesfor taking, keeping or using protected
animals under section8850of
the Act.(2)TheJustices Act
1886, section 76,51applies to each exemptionin
this part.(3)This section does not limit another
provision of this regulationthatcreatesanexemptiontowhichtheJusticesAct1886,section 76,
applies.50Section88(Restrictionsontakingprotectedanimalandkeepingoruseofunlawfully taken
protected animal) of the Act51Justices Act 1886, section 76
(Proof of negative etc.)
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1994s 144ADivision 2Exemptions for taking, keeping,using and moving animalsSubdivision
1General exemptions144Exemption for chief executive(1)Thechiefexecutivemaytake,keepanduseaprotectedanimal,withoutarelevantauthorityfortaking,keepingorusing the animal, if—(a)the animal is taken, kept or used
for—(i)the protection of humans, wildlife or
habitat; or(ii)captive breeding; or(iii)scientificresearchabouttheconservationorecology of the animal; or(b)another person has surrendered the
animal to the chiefexecutiveandthechiefexecutivereasonablybelievesthe
animal will not, or is unlikely to, survive in the wild,including,forexample,becauseofthenatureoftheanimal’s sickness
or injury.52(2)Also,thechiefexecutivemaymoveananimaltakenundersubsection (1)
from the place where the animal was taken tothe place where
the chief executive intends to keep or use theanimal.144AExemption for authorised keeper in
another StateA person who is an authorised keeper in
another State for ananimal of a species that is a protected
animal may, without awildlife authority—(a)buyoracceptananimalofthespeciesfromapersonauthorised to
sell or give away the animal under the Act;52See
also, theNature Conservation (Dugong) Conservation
Plan 1999, section 7(Conservation
officer may deal with sick, injured or dead dugong).
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144B130Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 146and(b)keep
the animal in the other State.144BExemption for authorised keeper in another
countryA person who is an authorised keeper in
another country foran animal of a species that is a protected
animal may, withouta wildlife authority—(a)buyoracceptananimalofthespeciesfromapersonauthorised to
sell or give away the animal under the Act;and(b)keep the animal in the other
country.145Exemption for veterinary
surgeons(1)A veterinary surgeon may take, keep
and use a live protectedanimal,withoutarelevantauthorityfortaking,keepingorusingtheanimal,iftheanimalistaken,keptorusedforproviding treatment or care for the
animal.(2)Also, if the surgeon reasonably
believes the animal is sick orinjured to the
extent that the animal is unable or unlikely torecoverfromthesicknessorinjury,thesurgeonmayeuthanase the animal.(3)Also,iftheanimaldiesorthesurgeonhaseuthanasedtheanimalundersubsection(2),thesurgeonmay,withoutawildlifemovementpermit,movetheanimalfromtheplacewhere the surgeon
keeps the animal to—(a)the place where the animal is to be
buried or incinerated;or(b)if
the chief executive has asked the surgeon to move thedead
animal to another place—the other place.146Exemption for particular government officers
oremployees(1)This
section applies to an officer or employee of—(a)a
local government; or
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146131Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 146(b)Queensland
Rail;53or(c)thedepartmentinwhichtheTransportOperations(Road Use
Management) Act 1995is administered.(2)Theofficeroremployeemay take adeadprotectedanimal,without a relevant authority for taking the
animal, if—(a)theofficeroremployeetakestheanimalfrompublicland; and(b)it is necessary or desirable for the
officer or employee totaketheanimal,including,forexample,fortheperformanceofafunctionortheexerciseofapowerunder an Act;
and(c)the animal is to be either—(i)buried or incinerated; or(ii)ifthechiefexecutivehasdirectedtheofficeroremployeetodealwiththeanimalinaparticularway—dealt with in
the way directed by the chiefexecutive.Examples of when it may be necessary or
desirable to take adead protected animal—1to remove the animal from a road to
ensure the freeand safe movement of traffic on the
road2to remove the animal from a public
place to maintainhealth and wellbeing of persons attending
the place(3)Also,theofficeroremployeemay,withoutawildlifemovementpermit,movethedeadanimalfromtheplacewhere
the animal is taken to—(a)the place where
the animal is to be buried or incinerated;or(b)if the chief executive has asked the
person to move thedead animal to another place—the other
place.53Queensland Rail is a statutory GOC
under theGovernment Owned Corporations Act1993.
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1994s 148A147Exemption for Australian Defence
ForceA member of the Australian Defence Force may
take and keepaleastconcernanimalfromlandownedbytheCommonwealth if—(a)the
animal is to be used for training members of a part ofthe
Defence Force about survival in the wild; and(b)the
use of the animal is, or will be, consistent with themilitarystandingorderpreparedforthepartoftheDefence
Force.148Exemption for marine turtle or dugong
in particularcircumstances(1)A
person may take, keep and use a protected marine turtle ordugong,withoutarelevantauthorityfortaking,keepingorusing the turtle or dugong, if the
person—(a)takes the turtle or dugong under
Aboriginal tradition orIsland custom; and(b)holds
a permit granted under theMarine Parks Act 1982ortheGreatBarrierReefMarineParkAct1975(Cwlth)thatallowsthepersontotaketheturtleordugong.(2)Also,thepersonmay,withoutawildlifemovementpermit,movetheturtleordugongfromtheplacefromwheretheturtle or dugong is taken to the place where
the person intendsto keep or use the turtle or dugong.(3)However, subsection (2) does not
authorise the movement of aprescribedprotectedanimal,whetherfromtheStateoranother State, to another
country.148AExemption for protected shark in
particularcircumstances(1)Subjecttosection414A,54apersonmaytakeaprotectedshark, without a
relevant authority for taking the shark, if theperson—54Section 414A (Procedure for taking
protected sharks)
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149133Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 149(a)is authorised by
the DPI chief executive to take the sharkunder a shark
control program; or(b)takes the shark under a shark control
contract.(2)In this section—DPIchiefexecutivemeansthechiefexecutiveofthedepartment in
which theFisheries Act 1994is
administered.shark control contractmeans an
agreement between a personandtheStateforthedisposal,taggingortakingofsharksunder a shark
control program.shark control programmeans a program,
administered by theDPIchiefexecutive,forthedisposal,taggingortakingofsharks to protect persons from attack by
sharks.149Exemption for exempt animals—keeping
and using(1)A person may buy or accept, keep and
use an exempt animal,without a relevant authority for
keeping or using the animal, ifbefore the person
bought or accepted the animal—(a)it
was taken, kept and used lawfully; or(b)theparentsoftheanimalweretaken,keptandusedlawfully.(2)However,ifthepersonkeepsaprescribedexemptbirdataplace
used for a commercial purpose, the person must, as soonas
practicable after the person bought or accepted the bird, doboth
of the following—(a)apply, to the chief executive, for a
record book for thebird;(b)pay
the prescribed fee for the record book.Maximum
penalty—10 penalty units.(3)Also, after the
chief executive supplies the record book, theperson must keep
the record book for the bird.55Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.55See chapter 4 (General provisions),
part 3 (Provisions about record books) for therequirements for
record books required to be kept under the Act.
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1994s 150(4)In this
section—prescribed exempt birdmeans any of the
following—(a)a galah (Cacatua
roseicapilla);(b)a little corella
(Cacatua sanguinea);(c)a long-billed corella (Cacatua tenuirostris);(d)a princess parrot (Polytelis alexandrae);(e)a scarlet-chested parrot (Neophema splendida);(f)a sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua galerita);(g)atwenty-eightparrot(Barnardiuszonariussemitorquatus);(h)a western corella (Cacatua pastinator).149AExemption for exempt
animals—moving(1)Thissectionappliestoaperson(theexemptperson)whokeeps,orintendstokeep,anexemptanimalundersection149.(2)The person may,
without a wildlife movement permit, movethe animal to or
from any place in or outside of the State.(3)However, subsection (2) does not authorise
the movement of aprescribed protected animal—(a)to another country; or(b)into another State if the movement is,
whether directlyor indirectly, associated with—(i)moving the animal to another country;
or(ii)selling, giving or moving the animal
to a person inanother country.150Exemption for controlled animals—keeping or
using(1)Aperson,otherthanaholderofarelevantauthorityforkeeping controlled animals, may buy or
accept and keep a livecontrolled animal without a relevant
authority for keeping andusing the animal if—
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1994s 150(a)before the person
bought or accepted the animal, it wastaken, kept and
used lawfully; and(b)the animal is kept for the person’s
private enjoyment.(2)Also, the person may—(a)sell or give away the animal, without
a relevant authorityfor using the animal, to—(i)a holder of a relevant authority who
is authorisedto buy or accept the animal; or(ii)anotherperson(anapprovedbuyer)ifthechiefexecutive has
given written approval to the persontosellorgivetheanimaltotheapprovedbuyer;and(b)if the animal
dies—sell or give the dead animal, withouta relevant
authority for selling or giving away the deadanimal, to a
holder of a commercial wildlife licence forthe dead
animal.(3)However, if asked by a conservation
officer, the person must,unlessthepersonhasareasonableexcuse,givetheconservation
officer information about the person from whomit was bought or
accepted.56Maximum penalty—165 penalty
units.(4)Also, the person—(a)must
keep an animal bought or accepted by the personfor at least 6
months after the person receives the animalunless—(i)thepersonhaswrittenapprovalfromthechiefexecutive to sell or give away of the animal
within6 months after the person received the
animal; or(ii)the animal dies or escapes; or(iii)iftheanimalisabird—thepersonboughtoraccepted the bird for rearing the bird and
the birdfledges within 6 months after the person
receivedthe bird; and56See
also section 107 (Identification requirement for buying or selling
protected,international or prohibited
wildlife).
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151136Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 151(b)must not—(i)buy or accept the animal from a person
who is notauthorised to sell or give away the animal
under theAct or a law of another State; or(ii)completemorethan10saletransactionsforliveanimalsofthesameclassinanyperiodof12months; or(iii)display the
animal for a commercial purpose.Maximum
penalty—20 penalty units.(5)In this
section—sale transaction, for an animal,
means a transaction by whichan animal is
bought or accepted and sold or given away.151Exemption for controlled
animals—moving(1)Thissectionappliestoaperson(theexemptperson)whokeeps, or intends
to keep, a controlled animal under section150.(2)Theexemptperson,orthepersonfromwhomtheexemptperson bought or accepted the animal or to
whom the exemptperson sold or gave away the animal, may,
without a wildlifemovement permit, move the animal—(a)if the exempt person bought or
accepted the animal fromanother person—from the place where
the other personkepttheanimalto
the place where the exempt personintends to keep
the animal; or(b)iftheexemptpersonsoldorgaveawaytheanimaltoanotherperson—fromtheplacewheretheexemptpersonkeepstheanimaltotheplacewheretheotherperson intends to
keep the animal.(3)However, the following person must
fill in a movement advicethatcomplieswithsection10257foramovementundersubsection (2)—57Section 102 (Requirements for movement
advice)See also part 1, division 2, subdivision 3
(Provisions about movement advices)generally for
other requirements about movement advice.
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152137Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 153(a)if the exempt
person bought or accepted the animal fromanother
person—(i)if the other person sold or gave away
the animalunder a relevant authority—the other person;
or(ii)otherwise—the exempt person; or(b)iftheexemptpersonsoldorgaveawaytheanimaltoanother person—the exempt
person.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(4)Subsection(2)doesnotauthorisethemovementofaprescribed protected animal—(a)to another country; or(b)into another State if the movement is,
whether directlyor indirectly, associated with—(i)moving the animal to another country;
or(ii)selling, giving or moving the animal
to a person inanother country.152Exemption for particular recreational
reptiles(1)Thissectionappliestoaperson,otherthanaholderofarelevantauthorityforkeepingarecreationalreptile,whoimmediately before 1 March 2004 kept a
recreational reptileunder the Act.(2)The
person may keep the reptile without a relevant authorityfor
keeping a recreational reptile.153Exemption for least concern
amphibians(1)Thissectionappliesonlytoapersonwhodoesnotholdarelevant
authority for taking, keeping or using amphibians.(2)Thepersonmaycatchandkeepaleastconcernamphibianfrom
the person’s land, without a relevant authority for takingor
keeping the amphibian.(3)However, the
person—(a)must keep the amphibian—
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154138Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 154(i)on the person’s
land; and(ii)only for the person’s private
enjoyment; and(b)must not keep—(i)more
than 8 least concern amphibians, other thantadpoles;
or(ii)more than 2 least concern amphibians,
other thantadpoles, of the same species.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.(4)Also, if the amphibian produces
offspring, the person must,within 7 days after the offspring’s
metamorphosis, release theoffspringintothewildinthewaystatedinthereptileandamphibian code.Maximum
penalty—80 penalty units.154Exemption for
particular protected fish for recreationalpurpose(1)A person (theexempt
person) may buy or accept, keep or usea
protected fish of the following species, without a relevantauthority for keeping and using the fish, if
the fish is not keptor used for a commercial purpose—•Elizabeth Springs goby (Chlamydogobiussp. A)•Edgbaston goby (Chlamydogobiussp. B)•red-finned blue-eye (Scaturinginichthys vermeilipinnis)•oxleyan pygmy
perch (Nannoperca oxleyana)•honey blue-eye (Pseudomugil
mellis).(2)Theexemptperson,orthepersonfromwhomtheexemptpersonboughtoracceptedthefishortowhomtheexemptpersonsoldorgaveawaythefish,may,withoutawildlifemovement permit,
move the fish—(a)if the exempt person bought or
accepted the fish fromanother person—from the place where
the other personkeptthefishtotheplacewheretheexemptpersonintends to keep the fish; or(b)iftheexemptpersonsoldorgaveawaythefishto
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155139Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 156anotherperson—fromtheplacewheretheexemptperson keeps the
fish to the place where the other personintends to keep
the fish.(3)However,ifaskedbyaconservationofficer,theexemptperson must,
unless the person has a reasonable excuse, givetheconservationofficerinformationaboutthepersonfromwhom
the fish was bought or accepted.58Maximum penalty for subsection (3)—165
penalty units.155Exemption for protected scorpions or
spiders forrecreational purpose(1)Aperson(theexemptperson)maytake,keepanduseaprotected scorpion or spider, without
a relevant authority fortaking, keeping or using the scorpion
or spider, if the scorpionor spider is not taken, kept or used
for a commercial purpose.(2)Theexemptperson,orthepersonfromwhomtheexemptperson bought or
accepted the scorpion or spider or to whomthe exempt person
sold or gave away the scorpion or spider,may, without a
wildlife movement permit, move the scorpionor spider—(a)if the exempt person bought or
accepted the scorpion orspider from another person—from the
place where theotherpersonkeptthescorpionorspidertotheplacewhere the exempt
person intends to keep the scorpion orspider; or(b)if the exempt person sold or gave away
the scorpion orspidertoanotherperson—fromtheplacewheretheexempt person keeps the scorpion or
spider to the placewhere the other person intends to keep the
scorpion orspider.156Exemption for educational or scientific
purposes(1)This section applies to a protected
animal that—58Seesection107(Identificationrequirementforbuyingorsellingprotected,international or prohibited wildlife) for
the requirement about keeping identificationwhen buying
wildlife.
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157140Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 157(a)wastakenorkeptunderalicence,permitorotherauthority under
the Act or a law of another State; and(b)is in
the State.(2)Apersonmay,withoutarelevantauthority,usepartoftheanimal if—(a)the
person is a person to whom an educational purposespermit or scientific purposes permit for
using the part ofthe animal may be granted;59and(b)the
part of the animal is used for—(i)scientific research at a tertiary or other
institutionadministered by the Commonwealth or a State
oran entity that is involved in scientific
research; or(ii)teachingataneducationalinstitutionororganisation.157Exemption for sick or injured animals—marine
mammalsand turtles(1)Thissectionappliestoasickorinjuredprotectedmarinemammal or marine
turtle.(2)A person may take and keep the mammal
or turtle, without arelevantauthorityfortakingorkeepingthemammalorturtle.60(3)Also,thepersonmay,withoutawildlifemovementpermit,move the
animal—(a)from the place where the person takes
possession of theanimal to a place in the State where the
person intendsto care for the animal; or59See—•foraneducationalpurposespermit—section286(Restrictiononpersonstowhom
permit may be granted); or•for a scientific
purposes permit—section 315 (Restriction on persons to whompermit may be granted).60See
also, theNature Conservation (Whales and Dolphins)
Conservation Plan 1997,section 9 (Sick,
injured or at risk whales or dolphins).
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158141Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 158(b)toaplaceintheStatewheretheholderofarehabilitation permit, or a relevant
person for the holder,intends to keep the animal; or(c)ifaconservationofficerdirects,undersubsection(4),the
person to move the animal to another place—to theother
place.(4)However, the person must—(a)notify, as soon as reasonably
practicable, a conservationofficerthatthepersonhastakenpossessionofthemammal or turtle;
and(b)if the conservation officer directs
the person to deal withthe mammal or turtle in a particular
way—deal with themammalorturtleinthewaydirectedbytheconservation
officer.Maximum penalty for subsection (4)—20
penalty units.158Exemption for sick, injured or
orphaned animals—otheranimals(1)This
section applies to a sick, injured or orphaned protectedanimal other than a marine mammal or marine
turtle.(2)Apersonmaytakeandkeeptheanimalwithoutarelevantauthority for
taking or keeping the animal.(3)Also,thepersonmay,withoutawildlifemovementpermit,move the
animal—(a)from the place where the person takes
possession of theanimal to a place in the State where the
person intendsto care for the animal; or(b)toaplaceintheStatewheretheholderofarehabilitation permit, or a relevant
person for the holder,intends to keep the animal; or(c)ifaconservationofficerdirects,undersubsection(4),the
person to move the animal to another place—to theother
place.(4)However, the person must, within 72
hours after the persontakes possession of the animal,
either—
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159142Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 160(a)give the animal
to a holder of a rehabilitation permit forthe animal;
or(b)notify a conservation officer that the
person has takenpossession of the animal.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.(5)Also,ifthepersonnotifiesaconservationofficerundersubsection(4)(b)andtheofficerdirectsthepersontodealwith the animal in a particular way,
the person must deal withthe animal in the way directed by the
conservation officer.Maximum penalty—20 penalty
units.159Exemption for interacting with animals
in the wild(1)A person may, without a commercial
wildlife licence (wildlifeinteraction), interact with a
protected animal in the wild if theinteraction is
not an unauthorised interaction for the animal.(2)Also,
a person who is authorised to watch, observe, interactwith
or feed a protected animal in the wild under either of thefollowingActsmay,withoutacommercialwildlifelicence(wildlifeinteraction),engageinanunauthorisedinteractionfor the
animal—(a)theMarine Parks Act
1982;(b)theGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Act
1975(Cwlth).160Exemption for wholesalers to move dead
protectedanimals(1)This
section applies to a dead protected animal, other than acrocodile or emu, lawfully taken in another
State.(2)A wholesaler in the State may, without
a wildlife movementpermit, move the skin, carcass or meat of
the animal into theState if—(a)thewholesalerbuystheskin,carcassormeatbywholesale from a person in the other State;
and(b)thewayinwhichtheskin,carcassormeatispackedcomplies with the
requirements of any applicable law ofthe other State;
and
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161143Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 162(c)themovementoftheskin,carcassormeatfromtheplace is authorised by any
applicablelawoftheotherState; and(d)the movement is for a lawful
purpose.(3)However, the wholesaler must fill in a
movement advice thatcomplies with section 10261for the movement.Maximum penalty
for subsection (3)—50 penalty units.Subdivision
2Particular exemptions for movinganimals kept under an exemption161Exemption to move protected animal for
private reasonsA person who lawfully keeps a protected
animal may, withouta wildlife movement permit, move the
animal—(a)on the person’s land; or(b)if the person keeps the animal at the
person’s place ofresidenceandismovingtoanewplaceofresidencewithin the
State—to the new place of residence.162Exemption to move particular animals to and
fromveterinary surgeon(1)Apersonwholawfullykeeps,otherthanunderarelevantauthority, a live
protected animal in the State may, without awildlife movement
permit, move the animal—(a)from the place
where the animal is being kept (theplaceof
keeping) to the premises of a veterinary surgeon
fortreatment or care for the animal; or(b)from the premises of a veterinary
surgeon who treated orcared for the animal to the place of
keeping.61Section 102 (Requirements for movement
advice)See also part 1, division 2, subdivision 3
(Provisions about movement advices)generally for
other requirements about movement advice.
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163144Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 164(2)However, if the
premises of the veterinary surgeon is outsidethe State,
subsection (1) applies only if the person ensures theanimalismovedbacktotheplaceofkeepingassoonaspracticable after
the treatment or care is given.(3)Subsection (2) does not apply if the animal
dies.163Exemption to move particular animals
to or from show ordisplay(1)Thissectionappliestoapersonwholawfullykeepsaprotected animal, other than a
restricted animal, in the Stateother than under
a relevant authority.(2)The person may
move, without a wildlife movement permit,theanimaltoorfromashowordisplayiftheshowordisplay—(a)is
not for a commercial purpose; and(b)lasts
for no more than 11 days.(3)However,
subsection (2) applies only if the person ensures theanimal is moved back to the place the person
keeps the animalas soon as practicable after the animal
stops being displayedin the show or display.164Exemption to move dead protected
animals to particularholders(1)This
section applies if—(a)either—(i)apersonlawfullykeepsaliveprotectedanimal,other
than an exempt animal, and the animal dies;or(ii)a person lawfully keeps a dead
protected animal,other than an exempt animal; and(b)the person is authorised to sell or
give away the animalunder the Act; and(c)the
person sells or gives the dead animal to a holder of acommercial wildlife licence for the dead
animal.(2)The person may, without a wildlife
movement permit, move
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person keeps the animaltotheplacewheretheholderofthecommercialwildlifelicence intends to keep the animal.(3)However,thepersonmustfillinamovementadvicethatcomplies with section 10262for the movement.Maximum penalty
for subsection (3)—50 penalty units.Part 3Keeping, using or movinginternational or
prohibitedanimals, other than underrelevant authority165Purpose of pt 3The purpose of
this part is to state the circumstances in whichthekeeping,usingormovingofinternationalorprohibitedanimalsisauthorisedundertheAct,otherthanunderarelevant authority.166Authorised keepers in another StateA
person who is an authorised keeper in another State for ananimalofaspeciesthatisaninternationalorprohibitedanimal may,
without a wildlife authority—(a)buyoracceptananimalofthespeciesfromapersonauthorised to
sell or give away the animal under the Act;and(b)keep the animal in the other
State.62Section 102 (Requirements for movement
advice)See also part 1, division 2, subdivision
3(Provisions about movement
advices)generally for other requirements about
movement advice.
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keepers in another countryA person who is an authorised keeper
in another country foran animal of a species that is an
international or prohibitedanimal may, without a wildlife
authority—(a)buyoracceptananimalofthespeciesfromapersonauthorised to
sell or give away the animal under the Act;and(b)keep the animal in the other
country.168Veterinary surgeons(1)A veterinary surgeon may—(a)keep and use an international or
prohibited animal forproviding treatment or care for the
animal; and(b)euthanase the animal if the surgeon
reasonably believesthe animal is sick or injured to the extent
that the animalisunableorunlikelytorecoverfromthesicknessorinjury.(2)Also,
if an animal kept under subsection (1) dies or has beeneuthanasedbythesurgeon,thesurgeonmay,withoutawildlifemovementpermit,movetheanimalfromtheplacewhere the surgeon
keeps the animal to—(a)the place where the animal is to be
buried or incinerated;or(b)if
the chief executive has asked the surgeon to move theanimal to another place—the other
place.
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170147Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 171Part 4Licences for
taking, keeping orusing animalsDivision 1Preliminary170Licences that may be granted(1)Thechiefexecutivemaygrantthefollowinglicencesforeither or both a live or dead
animal—(a)commercial wildlife licence (wildlife
interaction);(b)commercial wildlife licence;(c)commercial wildlife licence
(mobile);(d)recreational wildlife licence;(e)commercial wildlife harvesting
licence;(f)recreational wildlife harvesting
licence;(g)wildlife demonstrator licence;(h)wildlife exhibitor licence;(i)wildlife farming licence;(j)museum licence.(2)However,acommercialwildlifelicence(mobile)maybegranted only on
or after 1 January 2006.Division 2Commercial
wildlife licence (wildlifeinteraction)Subdivision
1Purpose of division171Purpose of div 2(1)The
purpose of this division is—(a)toallowapersontoengageinparticularinteractionswithprotectedanimalsinawaythatisnototherwise
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authorisation underthis regulation, or most other licences,
permits or otherauthorities granted under the Act;
and(b)to control and monitor particular
interactions, to ensurethe safety, health and wellbeing of
humans and animalsis maintained, by—(i)limiting the circumstances in which a
commercialwildlifelicence(wildlifeinteraction)fortheinteractions may be granted;
and(ii)requiringholdersofthelicencetogivereportsabout
the activities carried out under the licence.Subdivision
2Restrictions on grant of commercialwildlife licence (wildlife
interaction)172Restriction on animals for which
licence may be grantedThe chief executive may grant a
commercial wildlife licence(wildlife interaction) for only a
least concern animal.173Restriction of
persons to whom licence may be grantedThechiefexecutivecannotgrantacommercialwildlifelicence(wildlifeinteraction)foraprotectedanimalofaspeciestoapersonunlessthepersonhasanapprovedinteraction plan
for the species.174Restriction on activities for which
licence may be grantedThechiefexecutivecannotgrantacommercialwildlifelicence(wildlifeinteraction)foraprotectedanimaltoaperson if the
chief executive reasonably believes the activityfor
which the application for the licence is made is an activityfor
which a relevant authority is required.Example—A person applies for a commercial
wildlife licence (wildlife interaction)for an activity
for a scientific purpose and the chief executive believes,in
the circumstances, the person requires a scientific purposes permit
forthe activity.
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3Things authorised by commercialwildlife licence (wildlife
interaction)175Holder may engage in unauthorised
interaction(1)Theholder,orarelevantpersonfortheholder,ofacommercial wildlife licence (wildlife
interaction) may engageinanunauthorisedinteractionforaprotectedanimalinthewild of a species
identified on the licence.63(2)However, subsection (1) does not authorise a
person to engagein an unauthorised interaction in either of
the following—(a)anareadeclaredasamarineparkundertheMarineParks Act
1982;(b)the Great Barrier
Reef Marine Park.Subdivision 4Carrying out
activities undercommercial wildlife licence(wildlife interaction)176Compliance with approved interaction
planTheholder,orarelevantpersonfortheholder,ofacommercialwildlifelicence(wildlifeinteraction)foraprotected animal of a species must
comply with the holder’sapproved interaction plan for the
species while carrying outactivities under the licence.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.177Requirement to keep report about
activities under licence(1)Theholder,orarelevantpersonfortheholder,ofacommercialwildlifelicence(wildlifeinteraction)foraprotectedanimalmustkeepawrittenreportabouttheactivities carried out under the
licence.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.63See, however, section 411 (Feeding
native animals in the wild generally).
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178150Nature Conservation Regulation
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include the following information about theactivities—(a)anyidentifiedproblemsorconcernsrelatingtotheactivities,
including, for example—(i)any increase in
illness or injury in the animals thesubject of the
activities;(ii)any incidence of aggression by animals
the subjectoftheactivitiesagainsttheholder’sclientsparticipating in the activities;(iii)any complaint by
a member of the public about theimpact of the
activities on the member’s lifestyle orinterests;(b)how the problems or concerns mentioned
in paragraph(a) were identified and resolved.(3)The holder must—(a)keep
the report in a secure place at the licensed premisesforthelicence,fortheperiodrequiredundersection473;64and(b)ifaskedbyaconservationofficer,makethereportavailable for inspection by the
officer.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.Division 3Commercial
wildlife licencesSubdivision 1Purpose of
division178Purpose of div 3(1)The
purpose of this division is to allow particular persons tokeepanduseprotectedorinternationalanimalsforacommercialpurposewithoutadverselyaffectingtheconservation of the animals.(2)The purpose is achieved by—64Section 473 (Period for which
particular documents must be kept)
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179151Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 181(a)allowingthechiefexecutivetograntacommercialwildlifelicenceforananimalonlyinlimitedcircumstances;
and(b)limiting the things that a person
acting under the licenceis authorised to do under the licence;
and(c)regulatingtheactivitiesofpersonsactingunderthelicence.Subdivision
2Restrictions on grant of commercialwildlife licences179Restriction on animals for which licence may
be grantedThe chief executive may grant a commercial
wildlife licenceonly for—(a)a
live controlled or commercial animal; or(b)a
dead protected or international animal.180Restriction if recreational wildlife licence
granted forbirds or reptiles(1)Thechiefexecutivecannotgrantacommercialwildlifelicence for birds for a place for which a
recreational wildlifelicence for birds has been granted
under the Act.(2)Thechiefexecutivecannotgrantacommercialwildlifelicence for reptiles for a place for which a
recreational wildlifelicence for reptiles has been granted
under the Act.181Additional restriction for licence for
birds(1)Thechiefexecutivecannotgrantacommercialwildlifelicence for live birds for a place unless
the chief executive issatisfied the place is used, or
intended to be used, to keep livebirds on more
than a temporary basis.Examples, for subsection (1), of when
chief executive may be satisfied—1the place has bird cages fixed to
it2all or part of the place is
permanently roofed
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182152Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 1833the place is
usually open for the conduct of a business for most daysin a
year(2)However,subsection(1)doesnotapplyifthelicenceisgranted to a recreational aviculture society
for a term of notmore than 2 days.(3)In
this section—recreational aviculture societymeans
a society that—(a)is an incorporated association;
and(b)has, as its main function, the keeping
and breeding ofnative birds.182Additional restriction for licence for
reptiles(1)Thechiefexecutivecannotgrantacommercialwildlifelicence for reptiles to a person unless the
chief executive issatisfied the person, or a relevant person
for the person, haspassed a course approved by the chief
executive that—(a)includesmattersaboutmaintainingthehealth,safetyand
wellbeing of reptiles; and(b)providestrainingabouthowthepersonmayadviseanotherpersonaboutthemattersmentionedinparagraph (a).(2)In
this section—relevant person, for a person,
means a person who would be arelevantpersonforthepersonifthepersonweregrantedacommercial wildlife licence under this
chapter.Subdivision 3Things
authorised by commercialwildlife licences183Holder may keep and use particular
animals(1)A holder, or a relevant person for the
holder, of a commercialwildlife licence for an animal
may—(a)buy or accept an animal of a species
identified on thelicence; and
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184153Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 186(b)keepanduseananimalofaspeciesidentifiedonthelicence at the
licensed premises for the licence.(2)Also,
the holder or relevant person may keep a live animal of aspeciesidentifiedonthelicenceattheholder’sorperson’splace of
residence for a period of time if—(a)the
licensed premises for the licence—(i)are
not the holder’s place of residence; and(ii)are
unattended for the period; and(b)the
animal is kept at the place of residence for providingcare
to the animal.184Holder may process particular
animalsA holder, or a relevant person for the
holder, of a commercialwildlife licence for a dead animal may
process a dead animalof a species identified on the
licence.186Holder may move animal to and from
residence toprovide care(1)This
section applies if the licensed premises for a commercialwildlifelicenceforaprotectedanimalisnottheplaceofresidence of the holder of the
licence.(2)The holder, or relevant person for the
holder, may, without awildlife movement permit, move the
animal—(a)from the licensed premises for the
licence to the holder’sor person’s place of residence
if—(i)the movement is necessary to care for
the animal;and(ii)thelicensedpremiseswillbeunattendedfortheperiodforwhichtheanimalistobekeptattheplace of
residence; and(b)from the holder’s or person’s place of
residence to thelicensed premises for the
licence.
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187154Nature Conservation Regulation
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protected birdsA holder of a commercial wildlife licence
for a protected bird,other than a restricted bird, may
breed a mutation of the bird.65Subdivision 4Carrying out
activities undercommercial wildlife licence188General requirement about way animal
must be kept andused(1)A person who
keeps or uses a live protected animal under acommercial
wildlife licence must keep and use the animal in away
that ensures the likelihood of escape, injury or ill-healthof
the animal is minimised.Maximum penalty—80 penalty
units.(2)A person complies with subsection (1)
if the person complieswith a relevant code of practice for
the animal to the extent thecode of practice
provides for the how the likelihood of escape,injury or
ill-health of the animal may be minimised.189Requirement about identifying dead animals
kept underlicenceApersonwhokeepsadeadanimalunderacommercialwildlife licence
must identify the animal in the way approvedfor the animal by
the chief executive.66Maximum
penalty—80 penalty units.Examples of ways that may be
approved—1attaching a
particular tag to the animal2placing a particular mark on the
animal65See section 92 (Prohibition on
breeding etc. hybrids of protected animals) of theAct.66See also—•section 406 (Processed products made
or derived from protected animals) of thisregulation•section 113
(Processed products made or derived from macropods) of theNatureConservation
(Macropod) Conservation Plan 2005.
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190155Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 191190Requirement to
keep record book(1)A holder of a commercial wildlife
licence for an animal mustkeep—(a)for a
licence for a macropod—a record and return booksupplied by the
chief executive for the licence; or(b)for
another licence—a record book supplied by the chiefexecutive for the licence.67Maximum penalty—120 penalty
units.(2)The holder complies with subsection
(1) if a relevant personfor the holder keeps the book for the
holder.(3)This section is subject to any
provision of a conservation planabout the keeping
of a record and return book, or record book,for a commercial
wildlife licence for an animal to which theplan
relates.191Requirement to give return of
operations(1)A holder of a commercial wildlife
licence for an animal mustgive the chief executive a return of
operations that complieswith section 45468for
the licence.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.(2)The holder complies with subsection
(1) if a relevant personfor the holder gives the return to the
chief executive for theholder.(3)This
section is subject to any provision of a conservation planabout
the giving of a return of operations for a commercialwildlife licence for an animal to which the
plan relates.67See chapter 4 (General provisions),
part 3 (Provisions about record books) generallyfor
the requirements for record books required to be kept under the
Act.68Section 454 (Form and nature of return
of operations)See chapter 4 (General provisions), part 4
(Provisions about return of operations) forthe requirements
for returns of operations required to be given under the
Act.
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3ACommercial wildlife licence (mobile)Subdivision 1Purpose of
division191APurpose of div 3A(1)The
purpose of this division is to allow particular persons toobtain protected animals from any place in
the State by usinga mobile facility, without adversely
affecting the conservationof the animals.(2)The
purpose is achieved by—(a)allowingthechiefexecutivetograntacommercialwildlife licence
(mobile) for an animal in only limitedcircumstances;
and(b)limiting the things that a person
acting under the licenceis authorised to do under the licence;
and(c)regulatingtheactivitiesofpersonsactingunderthelicence.Note—Under section 170(2), a commercial
wildlife licence (mobile) may begranted only on
or after 1 January 2006.Subdivision 2Restrictions on
grant of commercialwildlife licence (mobile)191BRestriction about animals for which
licence may begrantedThe chief
executive may grant a commercial wildlife licence(mobile) only for macropods.
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3Things authorised by commercialwildlife licence (mobile)191CHolder may keep and use particular
animalsTheholder,orarelevantpersonfortheholder,ofacommercial
wildlife licence (mobile) may—(a)buy
or accept an animal of a species identified on thelicence from any place in the State;
and(b)movetheanimal,inthemobilefacilityforwhichthelicence is granted, to—(i)the
licensed premises for the licence; or(ii)a
person, in the State, who is authorised to processthe
animal under the Act.Subdivision 4Carrying out
activities undercommercial wildlife licence (mobile)191DKeeping record and return book(1)Theprescribedpersonforacommercialwildlifelicence(mobile) must
keep a record and return book supplied by thechief executive
for the licence.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.(2)If the prescribed person is the holder
of the licence, the holdercomplieswithsubsection(1)ifarelevantpersonfortheholder keeps the book for the
holder.(3)This section is subject to any
provision of a conservation planaboutthekeepingofarecordandreturnbookforacommercial
wildlife licence (mobile) for an animal to whichthe
plan relates.(4)In this section—prescribedperson,foracommercialwildlifelicence(mobile),
means—(a)for a period during which the mobile
facility for whichthe licence is granted is being used to
carry out activities
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191E158Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 192underthelicence,theparticularsforwhicharetobeincluded in the
record and return book supplied by thechief executive
for the licence—the person in charge ofthe facility;
or(b)for another period—the holder of the
licence.191EGiving return of operations(1)The holder of a commercial wildlife
licence (mobile) for ananimalmustgivethechiefexecutiveareturnofoperationscomplying with
section 45469for the licence.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.(2)The holder
complies with subsection (1) if a relevant personfor
the holder gives the return to the chief executive for theholder.(3)This
section is subject to any provision of a conservation planabout
the giving of a return of operations for a commercialwildlifelicence(mobile)forananimaltowhichtheplanrelates.Division 4Recreational wildlife licencesSubdivision 1Purpose of
division192Purpose of div 4(1)The
purpose of this division is to allow particular persons tokeepanduseprotectedorinternationalanimalsforarecreationalpurposewithoutadverselyaffectingtheconservation of the animals.(2)The purpose is achieved by—69Section 454 (Form and nature of return
of operations)See chapter 4 (General provisions), part 4
(Provisions about return of operations) forthe requirements
for returns of operations required to be given under the
Act.
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193159Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 195(a)allowingthechiefexecutivetograntarecreationalwildlifelicenceforananimalonlytopersonswhointend to keep the animal for personal
enjoyment; and(b)limiting the things that a person
acting under the licenceis authorised to do under the licence;
and(c)regulatingtheactivitiesofpersonsactingunderthelicence.Subdivision
2Restrictions on grant forrecreational wildlife licences193Restriction on animals for which
licence may be grantedThe chief executive may grant a
recreational wildlife licenceonly for any of
the following—(a)a live controlled, commercial,
recreational, restricted orinternational animal;(b)a dead protected or international
animal.194Restriction on grant of licence to
children(1)The chief executive may grant a
recreational wildlife licencefor an animal to
a child only if—(a)the child and the child’s parents or
guardians live at thelicensed premises for the licence;
and(b)the chief executive is satisfied the
parents or guardianswill supervise the child while the child is
carrying outactivities under the licence; and(c)thechiefexecutivestatesthenameoftheparentsorguardians on the licence.(2)Also, the chief executive can not
grant a recreational wildlifelicence for a
restricted animal to a child.195Restriction on grant of licence for
restricted birds(1)Thechiefexecutivecannotgrantarecreationalwildlifelicenceforarestrictedbirdtoapersonunlessthechief
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196160Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 198executiveissatisfiedthepersonhastheknowledge,experience and
facilities necessary to keep the bird in the wayrequired under the aviculture code.(2)In this section—aviculturecodemeansthedocumentcalled‘CodeofPractice—Aviculture’, approved by the chief
executive undersection 174A70of
the Act.196Restriction on grant of licence for
restricted reptiles oramphibiansThechiefexecutivecannotgrantarecreationalwildlifelicence for a restricted reptile or
amphibian to a person unlessthe chief
executive is satisfied the person has the appropriateknowledgeandexperienceforkeepingthereptileoramphibian.197Restriction if commercial wildlife licence
granted forbirds or reptiles(1)Thechiefexecutivecannotgrantarecreationalwildlifelicence for birds for a place for which a
commercial wildlifelicence for birds has been granted under the
Act.(2)Thechiefexecutivecannotgrantarecreationalwildlifelicence for reptiles for a place for which a
commercial wildlifelicence for reptiles has been granted under
the Act.Subdivision 3Things
authorised by recreationalwildlife licences198Holder may keep or use particular
animals(1)A holder, or a relevant person for the
holder, of a recreationalwildlife licence for a protected or
international animal may—70Section 174A
(Chief executive may make codes of practice) of the ActNote,
a copy of the code of practice is open for public inspection,
during officehours on business days, at the department’s
head office at 160 Ann Street, Brisbaneand each regional
office of the department (see section 174A(3) of the
Act).
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199161Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 199(a)buy or accept an
animal of a species identified on thelicence;
and(b)keepanduseananimalofaspeciesidentifiedonthelicence at the licensed premises for
the licence.(2)Also,aholder,orrelevantpersonfortheholder,ofarecreational
wildlife licence for a live protected animal otherthan
a restricted animal may also keep or use, at the licensedpremises for the licence—(a)ifthelicenceisarecreationalwildlifelicenceforbirds—no more than 2 restricted birds;
or(b)ifthelicenceisarecreationalwildlifelicenceforreptilesandamphibians—nomorethan2restrictedreptiles,otherthanreptilesofthefamilyElapidae,Hydrophiidae or Laticaudidae.(3)However, subsections (1) and (2) do
not authorise the holderor relevant person to use an animal
for a commercial purpose.199Holder may take
particular reptiles to feed other reptilesA holder, or a
relevant person for the holder, of a recreationalwildlifelicenceforreptilesmaytakeanyofthefollowingreptilesifthereptileistakentoensurethewellbeingormaintenance of a reptile kept under the
licence—(a)Carlia pectoralis;(b)Carlia vivax;(c)Cryptoblepharus carnabyi;(d)Cryptoblepharus
virgatus;(e)Ctenotus
robustus;(f)Lampropholis
delicata;(g)Morethia
boulengeri.
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200162Nature Conservation Regulation
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protected birdsA holder, or a relevant person for the
holder, of a recreationalwildlife licence for a protected bird
other than a restricted birdmay breed a
mutation of the bird.71Subdivision
4Carrying out activities underrecreational wildlife licences201General requirement about way animal
must be kept andused(1)A person who
keeps or uses a live protected or internationalanimal under a
recreational wildlife licence must keep and usetheanimalinawaythatensuresthelikelihoodofescape,injury or
ill-health of the animal is minimised.Maximum
penalty—80 penalty units.(2)Thepersoncomplieswithsubsection(1)ifthepersoncomplies with a relevant code of practice
for the animal to theextent the code of practice provides
for how the likelihood ofescape, injury or ill-health of the
animal may be minimised.202Requirement to
keep particular animals for minimumperiod(1)Aholderofarecreationalwildlifelicencewhobuysoraccepts a live
protected animal under the licence must keepthe animal for at
least 6 months after the person receives theanimal
unless—(a)the holder has written approval from
the chief executiveto sell or give away the animal within 6
months after theholder received the animal; or(b)the animal dies or escapes; or71See section 92 (Restriction on
breeding etc. hybrids of protected animals) of the
Act.
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203163Nature Conservation Regulation
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a bird—the person bought or acceptedthe bird for
rearing the bird and the bird fledges within 6months after the
person received the bird.Maximum penalty—80 penalty
units.(2)For subsection (1), a holder keeps an
animal under the licenceif a relevant person for the holder
keeps the animal under thelicence.203Requirement to keep record book(1)A holder of a recreational wildlife
licence for an animal mustkeeparecordbooksuppliedbythechiefexecutiveforthelicence.72Maximum penalty—120 penalty
units.(2)The holder complies with subsection
(1) if a relevant personfor the holder keeps the book for the
holder.(3)This section is subject to any
provision of a conservation planabout the keeping
of a record book for a recreational wildlifelicence for an
animal to which the plan relates.Division 5Commercial wildlife harvestinglicencesSubdivision
1Purpose of division204Purpose of div 5(1)The
purpose of this division is to allow particular persons toharvest protected animals for a commercial
purpose withoutadversely affecting the conservation of the
animals.(2)The purpose is achieved by—72See chapter 4 (General provisions),
part 3 (Provisions about record books) for therequirements for
record books required to be kept under the Act.
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205164Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 208(a)allowingthechiefexecutivetograntacommercialwildlife
harvesting licence for an animal only in limitedcircumstances; and(b)limiting the things that a person acting
under the licenceis authorised to do under the licence;
and(c)regulatingtheactivitiesofpersonsactingunderthelicence.Subdivision
2Restriction on grant of commercialwildlife harvesting licences205Restriction on animals for which
licence may be granted(1)Thechiefexecutivecannotgrantacommercialwildlifeharvestinglicenceforathreatened,rareornearthreatenedanimalunlessaconservationplanfortheanimalallowsaholder of a commercial wildlife harvesting
licence to take theanimal.(2)Subsection(1)doesnotapplytoacommercialwildlifeharvestinglicenceforavulnerable,rareornearthreatenedsnake
if the snake is to be taken for the extraction of venom toproduce antivenene for humans.206Restriction on grant of licence to
children if weaponsinvolvedThe chief
executive can not grant to a child less than 17 yearsacommercialwildlifeharvestinglicencethatallowstheholder of the licence to take an animal by
using a weapon.208Restriction on grant of licence for
whales or dolphinsThechiefexecutivecannotgrantacommercialwildlifeharvesting licence for a whale or dolphin if
the chief executivereasonablybelievesthewhaleordolphinistobetakenfordisplaying the whale or dolphin under
a wildlife demonstratorlicence or wildlife exhibitor
licence.
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3Things authorised by commercialwildlife harvesting licence209Holder may take, keep and use
particular animals(1)A holder, or a relevant person for the
holder, of a commercialwildlife harvesting licence for an
animal may—(a)takeananimalofaspeciesidentifiedonthelicencefromtheplacestatedonthelicenceasaplacefromwhere
the animal may be taken; and(b)keepanduseananimalofaspeciesidentifiedonthelicence at the
licensed premises for the licence.(2)However,subsection(1)doesnotauthorisetheholderorrelevantpersontobuyoracceptananimalfromanotherperson.Subdivision 4Carrying out
activities undercommercial wildlife harvestinglicence210Way
animal may be taken(1)A holder, or a relevant person for the
holder, of a commercialwildlife harvesting licence for a
protected animal may take theanimal
only—(a)from a location that is not visible to
a person other thana person also taking an animal from the
location; and(b)in a way that causes minimal damage or
disturbance toother wildlife or the environment;
and(c)by using an approved method for taking
the animal; and(d)if the animal is to be taken by
killing the animal—bykilling the animal in a quick and
humane way.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.(2)Subsection (1) is subject to any
provision of a conservationplan,oranoticedeclaringaharvestperiodundera
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211166Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 212conservation plan, for an animal that
states the way the animalmay be taken.73(3)In this section—approved
method, for taking an animal under a
commercialwildlife harvesting licence, means—(a)ifthechiefexecutivehaswrittenthewaytheanimalmay
be taken on the licence—the method written on thelicence; or(b)otherwise—(i)a
method that is mentioned in a relevant code ofpractice for the
animal as a method by which theanimal may be
taken; or(ii)anothermethodconsistentwiththeAnimalCareand
Protection Act 2001.211Requirements
about carcasses of animals taken underlicence(1)A holder, or a relevant person for the
holder, of a commercialwildlifeharvestinglicencewhotakes,underthelicence,ananimalbykillingtheanimalmustkeepthecarcassoftheanimal in a way
that ensures it can be easily identified.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.(2)Subsection (1) is
subject to any provision of a conservationplan for the
animal that states the requirements that apply foridentifying the animal.74212Requirement to keep record book(1)A holder of a commercial wildlife
harvesting licence for ananimal must keep—73For a
harvest macropod, see theNature Conservation (Macropod)
ConservationPlan 2005.74For a
harvest macropod, see theNature Conservation (Macropod)
ConservationPlan 2005.
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213167Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 213(a)for a licence for
a macropod—a record and return booksupplied by the
chief executive for the licence; or(b)for
another licence—a record book supplied by the chiefexecutive for the licence.75Maximum penalty—120 penalty
units.(2)The holder complies with subsection
(1) if a relevant personfor the holder keeps the book for the
holder.(3)This section is subject to any
provision of a conservation planabout the keeping
of a record and return book, or record book,for a commercial
wildlife harvesting licence for an animal towhich the plan
relates.(4)In this section—relevantperson,fortheholderofacommercialwildlifeharvesting
licence for macropods, includes the following—(a)a
person who normally lives with the holder;(b)a
person who is authorised to keep the record and returnbooksuppliedbythechiefexecutiveforthelicenceundertheNatureConservation(Macropod)Conservation
Plan 2005.76213Requirement to give return of
operations(1)A holder of a commercial wildlife
harvesting licence for ananimalmustgivethechiefexecutiveareturnofoperationsthat complies
with section 45477for the licence.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.75See chapter 4
(General provisions), part 3 (Provisions about record books) for
therequirements for record books required to be
kept under the Act.76SeetheNatureConservation(Macropod)ConservationPlan2005,section70(Other persons may keep record and
return book and give returns for holder).77Section 454 (Form and nature of return of
operations)See chapter 4 (General provisions), part 4
(Provisions about return of operations)generally for
requirements about return of operations required to be given under
theAct.
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214168Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 214(2)The holder
complies with subsection (1) if a relevant personfor
the holder gives the return to the chief executive for theholder.(3)This
section is subject to any provision of a conservation planabout
the giving of a return of operations for a commercialwildlifeharvestinglicenceforananimaltowhichtheplanrelates.(4)In
this section—relevantperson,fortheholderofacommercialwildlifeharvesting licence for macropods, includes
the following—(a)a person who normally lives with the
holder;(b)a person who is authorised to give a
return of operationstothechiefexecutivefortheholderundertheNatureConservation
(Macropod) Conservation Plan 2005.Division 6Recreational
wildlife harvestinglicencesSubdivision
1Purpose of division214Purpose of div 6(1)The
purpose of this division is to allow particular persons toharvest and use protected animals for a
recreational purposewithout adversely affecting the conservation
of the animals.(2)The purpose is achieved by—(a)allowingthechiefexecutivetograntarecreationalwildlife
harvesting licence for an animal only to personswhointendtotakeorusetheanimalforpersonalenjoyment;
and(b)limiting the things that a person
acting under the licenceis authorised to do under the licence;
and(c)regulatingtheactivitiesofpersonsactingunderthelicence.
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215169Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 218Subdivision
2Restriction on grant of recreationalwildlife harvesting licences215Restriction on grant of licence to
children if weaponsinvolvedThe chief
executive can not grant to a child less than 17 yearsarecreationalwildlifeharvestinglicencethatallowstheholder of the licence to take an animal by
using a weapon.217Restriction on grant of licence for
ducks and quailsThechiefexecutivemaygrantarecreationalwildlifeharvesting licence for ducks and quails only
to a person whohas passed a test approved by the chief
executive—(a)for a licence for ducks—about
identifying ducks; and(b)for a licence for
quails—about identifying quails.Subdivision
3Things authorised by recreationalwildlife harvesting licence218Holder may take, keep, use and process
particularanimals(1)A
holder of a recreational wildlife harvesting licence for ananimal may—(a)takeananimalofaspeciesidentifiedonthelicencefromtheplacestatedonthelicenceasaplacefromwhere the animal may be taken;
and(b)keep, use, other than sell or give
away an animal of aspecies identified on the licence at the
licensed premisesfor the licence; and(c)process an animal of a species identified on
the licenceat the licensed premises for the
licence.(2)However, subsection (1) does not
authorise the holder to buyor accept an animal from another
person.(3)Also, subsection (1) only
authorises—
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recreational wildlife harvesting licence fora conservation
plan duck or conservation plan quail totake the duck or
quail during a harvest period declared,underanoticeundertheNatureConservation(DuckandQuail)ConservationPlan1995, section 5, for theduck
or quail.(4)Subsection (3)(b) expires on 30 June
2005.78Subdivision 4Carrying out
activities underrecreational wildlife harvestinglicence220Way
animal may be taken(1)Aholderofarecreationalwildlifeharvestinglicenceforaprotected animal
may take the animal only—(a)fromalocationthatisnotvisibletoapersonotheraperson also taking an animal from the
location; and(b)in a way that causes minimal damage or
disturbance toother wildlife or the environment;
and(c)by using an approved method for taking
the animal; and(d)if the animal is to be taken by
killing the animal—bykilling the animal in a humane
way.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.(2)Subsection (1) is subject to any
provision of a conservationplan,oranoticedeclaringaharvestperiodundertheconservation plan, for an animal that states
the way the animalmay be taken.79(3)In this section—approved
method, for taking an animal under a
recreationalwildlife harvesting licence, means—78Fromthebeginningof1July2005,seetheNatureConservation(Macropod)Conservation
Plan 2005.79For example see
theNature Conservation (Macropod) Conservation
Plan 2005.
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1994s 222(a)ifthechiefexecutivehaswrittenthewaytheanimalmay
be taken on the licence—the method written on thelicence; or(b)otherwise—(i)a
method that is mentioned in a relevant code ofpractice for the
animal as a method by which theanimal may be
taken; or(ii)anothermethodconsistentwiththeAnimalCareand
Protection Act 2001.221Requirements
about carcasses of animals taken underlicence(1)Aholderofarecreationalwildlifeharvestinglicencewhotakes, under the licence, an animal by
killing the animal mustkeep the carcass of the animal in a
way that ensures it can beeasily identified.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.(2)However, the
holder may remove a tag or any other thing usedto identify the
animal if the holder—(a)tans the skin of
the animal; or(b)consumes the meat of the
animal.(3)Subsections(1)and(2)aresubjecttoanyprovisionofaconservation plan for an animal that
states the requirementsthat apply for identifying the
animal.80222Requirement to
give return of operations(1)A holder of a
recreational wildlife harvesting licence for ananimalmustgivethechiefexecutiveareturnofoperationsthat complies
with section 45481for the licence.80For a
harvest macropod, see theNature Conservation (Macropod)
ConservationPlan 2005.81Section 454 (Form and nature of return of
operations)See chapter 4 (General provisions), part 4
(Provisions about return of operations)generally for
requirements about return of operations required to be given under
theAct.
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223172Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 223Maximum penalty—120 penalty
units.(2)The holder complies with subsection
(1) if a relevant personfor the holder gives the return to the
chief executive for theholder.(3)This
section is subject to any provision of a conservation planabout
the giving of a return of operations for a recreationalwildlifeharvestinglicenceforananimaltowhichtheplanrelates.(4)In
this section—relevantperson,fortheholderofarecreationalwildlifeharvestinglicenceformacropods,includesapersonwhonormally lives with the holder.Division 7Wildlife
demonstrator licencesSubdivision 1Purpose of
division223Purpose of div 7(1)The
purpose of this division is to allow a person to keep anduseananimalforatravellingortemporarydisplaywithoutadversely
affecting the conservation of the animals.(2)The
purpose is achieved by—(a)limiting the
things that a person acting under the licenceisauthorisedtodounderthelicence,including,inparticular, limiting the purpose for
which an animal maybe displayed under the licence to be either
for—(i)promotinganunderstandingoftheecologyandconservationofprotected,prohibitedorinternational animals; or(ii)a film or television production;
and(b)regulatingtheactivitiesofpersonsactingunderthelicence.
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2Things authorised by wildlifedemonstrator licence224Holder may keep and use particular
animals(1)Aholder,orarelevantpersonfortheholder,ofawildlifedemonstrator
licence for an animal may—(a)buy or accept an
animal of a species identified on thelicence;
and(b)keep and use, other than display, an
animal of a speciesidentified on the licence at the licensed
premises; and(c)display an animal of a species
identified on the licencein a travelling or temporary
display.(2)However, subsection (1) only
authorises the holder or relevantperson to display
an animal for—(a)a film or television production;
or(b)an approved display purpose.Subdivision 3Carrying out
activities under wildlifedemonstrator licence225Restriction on number of live animals
that may be keptunder licence(1)A
holder of a wildlife demonstrator licence must not, unlessthe
holder has written approval from the chief executive, keepmore
than 30 self-sufficient animals of the same species underthe
licence.Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.(2)Forsubsection(1),theholderkeepsananimalunderthelicenceifarelevantpersonfortheholderkeepstheanimalunder the
licence.
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1994s 227226Minimum number of
displays(1)Thissectionappliesifaholderisgrantedawildlifedemonstrator
licence for a term of more than 3 months.(2)The
holder must—(a)ensureanimalsaredisplayed,underthelicence,ataplace other than the licensed premises
for the licence atleastonceineachmonthforwhichthelicenceisgranted; and(b)keep,fortheperiodrequiredundersection473,82arecord of each display of animals that
was conducted ata place other than the licensed
premises.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.(3)If asked by a conservation officer,
the holder must, unless theholder has a reasonable excuse,
produce evidence containingthe details of each display of animals
that was conducted at aplace other than the licensed
premises.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.227Way animal may be displayed(1)Apersonwhodisplaysananimalunderawildlifedemonstratorlicencemustdisplaytheanimalinawaythatensures the following are minimised—(a)the likelihood of the animal’s
escape;(b)the risk of injury to a person;(c)the risk of injury or ill-health to
the animal.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.(2)A person complies with subsection (1)
if the person complieswith the exhibition code to the extent
the code is relevant tothe way in which animals should be
displayed.82Section 473 (Period for which
particular documents must be kept)
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1994s 230(3)Also, the person
must not display an animal that has visiblesigns of illness
or injury unless the holder of the licence haswritten approval
for the display from the chief executive.Maximum
penalty—80 penalty units.228Requirement to
supervise animal while being displayed(1)Thissectionappliesifapersondisplaysananimaltothepublic under a wildlife demonstrator
licence.(2)Thepersonmustensuretheanimalissupervisedbytheholder, or relevant person for the
holder, of the licence at alltimes while it is
being displayed.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.229Restriction on acts animal may be
required to do(1)Thissectionappliesifapersondisplaysananimalunderawildlife demonstrator licence.(2)The person must not require the animal
to do an act the animalwould not normally do in the wild,
unless the holder of thelicencehaswrittenapprovalfromthechiefexecutiveforrequiring the animal to do the act.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.230Handling dangerous animalsA
holder of a wildlife demonstrator licence must not allow aperson to handle a live dangerous or
venomous animal keptunder the licence unless the person
is—(a)a relevant person for the holder;
and(b)has appropriate training for handling
the animal.Maximum penalty—80 penalty
units.
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1994s 232231Requirement to
keep record book(1)Aholderofawildlifedemonstratorlicencemustkeeparecord book supplied by the chief executive
for the licence.83Maximum penalty—120 penalty
units.(2)The holder complies with subsection
(1) if a relevant personfor the holder keeps the book for the
holder.(3)This section is subject to any
provision of a conservation planabout the keeping
of a record book for a wildlife demonstratorlicence for an
animal to which the plan relates.232Requirement to give return of
operations(1)Aholderofawildlifedemonstratorlicencemustgivethechiefexecutiveareturnofoperationsthatcomplieswithsection 45484for
the licence.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.(2)The holder complies with subsection
(1) if a relevant personfor the holder gives the return to the
chief executive for theholder.(3)This
section is subject to any provision of a conservation planaboutthegivingofareturnofoperationsforawildlifedemonstrator
licence for an animal to which the plan relates.83Seechapter4(Generalprovisions),part3(Provisionsaboutrecordbooks)forrequirements for record books required
to be kept under the Act.84Section 454 (Form
and nature of return of operations)See chapter 4
(General provisions), part 4 (Provisions about return of
operations)generally for requirements about return of
operations required to be given under theAct.
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1994s 234Division 8Wildlife exhibitor licencesSubdivision 1Purpose of
division233Purpose of div 8(1)The
purpose of this division is to allow a person to keep anduseananimalfordisplayinanexhibitwithoutadverselyaffecting the
conservation of the animals.(2)The
purpose is achieved by—(a)requiring
additional information to apply for a wildlifeexhibitor
licence; and(b)allowing the chief executive to grant
the licence only forparticular exhibits; and(c)limiting the things that a person acting
under the licenceisauthorisedtodounderthelicence,including,inparticular, limiting the purpose for
which an animal maybe displayed under the licence to be either
for—(i)promotinganunderstandingoftheecologyandconservationofprotected,prohibitedorinternational animals; or(ii)a film or television production;
and(d)regulatingtheactivitiesofpersonsactingunderthelicence.Subdivision
2Additional application requirements234Requirement to give particular
information for application(1)A person who
makes an application for a wildlife exhibitorlicencemustensuretheapplicationisaccompaniedbyawritten notice (anexhibit
notice)—(a)describingthedesignofthefacilitiesthepersonhasbuilt,orintendstobuild,forhousingtheanimalsforwhich
the application is made; and
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1994s 236(b)stating how the
exhibit in which the animal for whichthe application
is made will be displayed complies, orwill comply with
the requirements, mentioned in section235, for exhibits
for the animal.(2)However, if before the application is
made, the chief executivebecomesawarethatthepersonintendstoapplyforthewildlife exhibitor licence, the chief
executive may, by givingthe person a written notice, ask the
person to give the chiefexecutive the exhibit notice by a
stated earlier time.(3)The person must give the information
to the chief executivebefore the stated time.(4)If the person does not give the
information before the statedtime, the chief
executive may refuse to grant the licence.Subdivision
3Restrictions on grant for wildlifeexhibitor licences235Exhibit must meet particular criteriaThe
chief executive may grant a wildlife exhibitor licence to aperson only if the chief executive is
satisfied—(a)thepersonhasthefacilitiestocomplywiththerequirements under the exhibition code
for exhibits orfacilitiesassociatedwithexhibits,totheextenttherequirementsarenotinconsistentwiththeprescribedcriteria;
and(b)the exhibit in which the animal for
which the applicationis made will be displayed complies
with the prescribedcriteria for an exhibit for the
animal.Subdivision 4Things
authorised by wildlifeexhibitor licence236Holder may keep and use animals(1)Aholder,orarelevantpersonfortheholder,ofawildlifeexhibitor licence
for an animal may—
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237179Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 239(a)buy or accept an
animal of a species identified on thelicence;
and(b)keep and use, other than display, an
animal of a speciesidentified on the licence at the licensed
premises; and(c)display an animal of a species
identified on the licencein an exhibit at the licensed premises
or in a travelling ortemporary display.(2)However, subsection (1) only authorises the
holder or relevantperson to display an animal for—(a)a film or television production;
or(b)an approved display purpose.237Holder may take and keep sick, injured
or orphanedanimals(1)Aholder,orarelevantpersonfortheholder,ofawildlifeexhibitor licence may take and keep an
animal that is a sick,injuredororphanedanimalofaspeciesidentifiedonthelicence.(2)The
holder—(a)istakentoalsoholdarehabilitationpermitfortheanimal;
and(b)may do, in relation to the animal, all
things that a holderof a rehabilitation permit may do in
relation to an animalkept under the permit; and(c)must do, in relation to the animal,
all things that a holderof a rehabilitation permit is required
to do in relation toan animal kept under the permit.239Holder may engage in unauthorised
interaction inparticular circumstancesAholder,orrelevantpersonfortheholder,ofawildlifeexhibitor licence may, without a commercial
wildlife licence(wildlifeinteraction),engageinanunauthorisedinteractionfor a protected
animal, of a species, in the wild if the holderhas an approved
interaction plan for the species.
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1994s 241240Holder may move
animal to or from licensed premises forsecondary
authorities(1)Aholder,orrelevantpersonfortheholder,ofawildlifeexhibitor licence (theprimary
licence) who keeps a protectedorinternationalanimalintheStateunderthelicencemay,without a wildlife movement permit, move the
animal—(a)from the licensed premises for the
primary licence to thelicensedpremisesforeitherofthefollowing(eachasecondary authority)
held by the holder—(i)another wildlife exhibitor licence for
the animal;(ii)a permit to keep protected wildlife
for the animal;or(b)from the licensed
premises for the secondary authorityto the licensed
premises for the primary licence.(2)However, subsection (1) does not authorise
the movement of aprescribed protected animal out of the
State.Subdivision 5Carrying out
activities under wildlifeexhibitor licence241Way
animal may be displayed(1)A person who
displays an animal under a wildlife exhibitorlicencemustdisplaytheanimalinawaythatensuresthefollowing are minimised—(a)the
likelihood of the animal’s escape;(b)the
risk of injury to a person;(c)the risk of
injury or ill-health to the animal.Maximum
penalty—80 penalty units.(2)A person complies
with subsection (1) if the person complieswith the
exhibition code to the extent the code is relevant tothe
way in which animals should be displayed.(3)Also,
the person must not display an animal that has visiblesigns
of illness or injury unless the holder of the licence haswritten approval for the display from the
chief executive.
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1994s 245Maximum penalty for subsection (3)—80
penalty units.242Requirement to supervise animal while
being displayed(1)Thissectionappliesifapersondisplaysananimaltothepublic under a wildlife exhibitor
licence.(2)Thepersonmustensuretheanimalissupervisedbytheholder, or a relevant person for the
holder, of the licence at alltimes while it is
being displayed.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.243Restriction on acts animal may be
required to do(1)Thissectionappliesifapersondisplaysananimalunderawildlife exhibitor licence.(2)The person must not require the animal
to do an act the animalwould not normally do in the wild,
unless the holder of thelicencehaswrittenapprovalfromthechiefexecutiveforrequiring the animal to do the act.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.244Handling dangerous animalsAholderofawildlifeexhibitorlicencemustnotallowaperson to handle a live dangerous or
venomous animal keptunder the licence unless the person—(a)is a relevant person for the holder;
and(b)has appropriate training in handling
the animal.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.245Particular holders must comply with
approved interactionplan(1)This section
applies if—(a)a holder of a wildlife exhibitor
licence has an approvedinteraction plan for a species of
protected animal; and
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246182Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 246(b)the holder, or
relevant person for the holder, carries outactivities
mentioned in the plan.(2)Theholder,orrelevantperson,mustcomplywiththeinteraction plan while carrying out
the activities.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.246Particular holders must keep report
about particularactivities(1)This
section applies if—(a)a holder of a wildlife exhibitor
licence has an approvedinteraction plan for a species of
protected animal; and(b)the holder, or a
relevant person for the holder, carries outactivities
mentioned in the plan.(2)The holder must
keep a written report about the activities tothe extent they
relate to interacting with the animals.Maximum
penalty—20 penalty units.(3)The report must
include the following information about theactivities—(a)anyidentifiedproblemsorconcernsrelatingtotheactivities,
including, for example—(i)any increase in
illness or injury in the animals thesubject of the
activities;(ii)any incidence of aggression by animals
the subjectoftheactivitiesagainsttheholder’sclientsparticipating in the activities;(iii)any complaint by
a member of the public about theimpact of the
activities on the member’s lifestyle orinterests;(b)how the problems or concerns mentioned
in paragraph(a) were identified and resolved.(4)The holder must—
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1994s 248(a)keep the report
in a secure place at the licensed premisesforthelicence,fortheperiodrequiredundersection473;85and(b)ifaskedbyaconservationofficer,makethereportavailable for inspection by the
officer.Maximum penalty for subsection (4)—20
penalty units.247Requirement to keep record book(1)A holder of a wildlife
exhibitorlicencemustkeep
arecordbook supplied by
the chief executive for the licence.86Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.(2)The holder complies with subsection
(1) if a relevant personfor the holder keeps the book for the
holder.(3)This section is subject to any
provision of a conservation planaboutthekeepingofarecordbookforawildlifeexhibitorlicence for an
animal to which the plan relates.248Requirement to give return of
operations(1)A holder of a wildlife exhibitor
licence must give the chiefexecutiveareturnofoperationsthatcomplieswithsection45487for the licence.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.(2)The holder
complies with subsection (1) if a relevant personfor
the holder gives the return to the chief executive for theholder.(3)This
section is subject to any provision of a conservation planaboutthegivingofareturnofoperationsforawildlifeexhibitor licence
for an animal to which the plan relates.85Section 473 (Period for which particular
documents must be kept)86See chapter 4
(General provisions), part 3 (Provisions about record books) for
therequirements for record books required to be
kept under the Act.87Section 454 (Form and nature of return
of operations)See chapter 4 (General provisions), part 4
(Provisions about return of operations)generally for
requirements about return of operations required to be given under
theAct.
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1994s 251Division 9Wildlife farming licencesSubdivision 1Purpose of
division249Purpose of div 9(1)The
purpose of this division is to allow particular persons tofarmaprotectedanimalwithoutadverselyaffectingtheconservation of the animal.(2)The purpose is achieved by—(a)allowing the chief executive to grant
a wildlife farminglicence only in limited circumstances;
and(b)restrictingthethingsthatapersonmaydounderthelicence; and(c)regulatingtheactivitiesofpersonsactingunderthelicence.Subdivision
2Restriction on grant of wildlifefarming licences250Restriction on animals for which licence may
be grantedThe chief executive may grant a wildlife
farming licence foronly a farm animal.251Restriction on grant of licence for
particular reptiles(1)This section applies only to a reptile
of the family Elapidae,Hydrophiidae or Laticaudidae.(2)The chief executive may grant a
wildlife farming licence forthe reptile only
if the chief executive is satisfied the reptile istobekeptforcollectingvenomtoproduceantiveneneforhumans.
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3Things authorised by wildlifefarming licences252Holder may keep, use and process
animals(1)Aholder,orarelevantpersonfortheholder,ofawildlifefarming licence
may—(a)buy or accept an animal of a species
identified on thelicence; and(b)keep,
use, other than display, and process an animal of aspecies identified on the licence at the
licensed premisesfor the licence; and(c)displayaliveanimalofaspeciesidentifiedonthelicence at the
licensed premises for the licence or in atravelling or
temporary display.(2)However, subsection (1) only
authorises the holder or relevantperson to display
an animal for an approved display purpose.Subdivision
4Carrying out activities under
wildlifefarming licence253Requirement about identifying animal taken
from the wild(1)This section applies if a holder of a
wildlife farming licencekeeps, under the licence, an animal
that was taken from thewild.(2)Theholdermustensuretheanimalisidentifiedinthewayapproved for the
animal by the chief executive.Maximum
penalty—80 penalty units.254Sampling or
implanting particular reptiles(1)This
section applies if a holder of a wildlife farming licencekeepsareptileofthefamilyElapidae,HydrophiidaeorLaticaudidae under the licence.(2)The holder must ensure
either—
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1994s 256(a)a biological
tissue sample is taken from the reptile, or itsoffspring, and
given to an approved scientific institution;or(b)an approved electromagnetic implant is
inserted into thereptile, or its offspring, and the chief
executive is given awrittennoticestatingtheidentificationcodefortheimplant.Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.255Complying with relevant code(1)Aholder,orarelevantpersonfortheholder,ofawildlifefarming licence
for crocodiles must comply with the crocodilecode to the
extent the code relates to the way a farm crocodilemust
be kept and used.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.(2)Aholder,orarelevantpersonfortheholder,ofawildlifefarminglicenceforemusmustcomplywiththeemucodewhentotheextentthecoderelatestothewayafarmemumust be kept and
used.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.(3)In this section—crocodilecodemeansthedocumentcalled‘Codeofpractice—Crocodilefarming’,approvedbythechiefexecutive under
section 174A88of the Act.256Way
animal may be displayed(1)Apersondisplayingananimalunderawildlifefarminglicencemustdisplaytheanimalinawaythatensuresthefollowing are minimised—(a)the
likelihood of the animal’s escape;88Section 174A (Chief executive may make codes
of practice) of the ActNote, a copy of the code of practice
is open for public inspection, during officehours on business
days, at the department’s head office at 160 Ann Street,
Brisbaneand each regional office of the department
(see section 174A(3) of the Act).
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1994s 259(b)the risk of
injury to a person;(c)the risk of injury or ill-health to
the animal.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.(2)A person complies with subsection (1)
if the person complieswith the exhibition code to the extent
the code is relevant tothe way in which animals should be
displayed.(3)Also, the person must not display an
animal that has visiblesigns of illness or injury unless the
holder of the licence haswritten approval for the display from
the chief executive.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.257Animal must be supervised while being
displayed(1)Thissectionappliesifapersondisplaysananimaltothepublic under a wildlife farming
licence.(2)Thepersonmustensuretheanimalissupervisedbytheholder, or a relevant person for the
holder, of the licence at alltimes while it is
being displayed.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.258Restriction on acts animal may be
required to do(1)Thissectionappliesifapersondisplaysananimalunderawildlife farming licence.(2)The person must not require the animal
to do an act the animalwould not normally do in the wild,
unless the holder of thelicencehaswrittenapprovalfromthechiefexecutiveforrequiring the animal to do the act.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.259Handling dangerous animalsA
holder of a wildlife farming licence must not allow a personto
handle a live dangerous or venomous animal kept under thelicence unless the person—(a)is a relevant person for the holder;
and
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training for handling the animal.Maximum
penalty—80 penalty units.260Requirement to
keep record book(1)Aholderofawildlifefarminglicencemustkeeparecordbook supplied by
the chief executive for the licence.89Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.(2)The holder complies with subsection
(1) if a relevant personfor the holder keeps the book for the
holder.(3)This section is subject to any
provision of a conservation planaboutthekeepingofarecordbookforawildlifefarminglicence for an
animal to which the plan relates.261Requirement to give return of
operations(1)Aholderofawildlifefarminglicencemustgivethechiefexecutiveareturnofoperationsthatcomplieswithsection45490for the licence.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.(2)The holder
complies with subsection (1) if a relevant personfor
the holder gives the return to the chief executive for theholder.(3)This
section is subject to any provision of a conservation planaboutthegivingofareturnofoperationsforawildlifefarming licence
for an animal to which the plan relates.89See
chapter 4 (General provisions), part 3 (Provisions about record
books) for therequirements for record books required to be
kept under the Act.90Section 454 (Form and nature of return
of operations)See chapter 4 (General provisions), part 4
(Provisions about return of operations)generally for
requirements about return of operations required to be given under
theAct.
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1994s 264Division
10Museum licencesSubdivision
1Preliminary262Purpose of div 10(1)ThepurposeofthisdivisionistoallowaStatemuseumtotake,keepanduseaprotected,internationalorprohibitedanimalwithoutadverselyaffectingtheconservationoftheanimals.(2)The
purpose is achieved by—(a)allowing the
chief executive to grant a museum licenceonly in limited
circumstance; and(b)limiting the things that a person
acting under a museumlicence is authorised to do under the
licence; and(c)regulatingtheactivitiesofpersonsactingunderthelicence.263Definition for div 10In this
division—State museummeans a
non-profit institution that—(a)isownedoradministeredbytheCommonwealthoraState; and(b)has,
as a function, the preservation of information in anybranch of the natural sciences about
animals.Subdivision 2Restrictions on
grant of museumlicences264Restriction on persons to whom licence may
be grantedThechiefexecutivemaygrantamuseumlicenceonlytoaState
museum.
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animals for which licence may be grantedThe chief
executive may grant a museum licence only for anyof
the following—(a)a live or dead protected or
international animal;(b)a dead prohibited
animal.266Restriction on grant of licence
authorising display(1)The chief executive may grant a museum
licence allowing aState museum to display, under the licence,
a live protected orinternational animal in an exhibit only if
the chief executive issatisfied—(a)themuseumhasthefacilitiestocomplywiththerequirements under the exhibition code
for exhibits orfacilitiesassociatedwithexhibits,totheextenttherequirementsarenotinconsistentwiththeprescribedcriteria;
and(b)the exhibit in which the animal for
which the applicationis made will be displayed complies
with the prescribedcriteria for an exhibit for the
animal.(2)Forsubsection(1),thechiefexecutivegrantsamuseumlicence allowing
the State museum to display a live protectedorinternationalanimalifthechiefexecutivewritesonthelicencethattheStatemuseummaydisplaytheliveanimalunder the
licence.Subdivision 3Things
authorised by museumlicences267Holder may take, keep, use and process
particularanimals(1)A
holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a museumlicenceforaprotected,internationalorprohibitedanimalmay—
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1994s 268(a)takeaprotectedanimalofaspeciesidentifiedonthelicence from the place stated on the
licence from wherethe animal may be taken; and(b)buy or accept an animal of a species
identified on thelicence; and(c)keep,
use and process a live protected or internationalanimal,ordeadprohibitedanimal,ofaspeciesidentified on the licence at the licensed
premises for thelicence; and(d)if
the chief executive has written on the licence that theholder may display, under the licence, a
live protected orinternationalanimalofaspeciesidentifiedonthelicence—displayaliveanimalofaspeciesonthelicence at the licensed premises for
the licence.(2)However,subsection(1)doesnotauthorisetheholderorrelevant person to—(a)take,
keep, use or process an animal for a bioprospectingactivity; or(b)take
an animal for display as a live animal.Note—The holder of a museum licence could
also be granted 1 or moreother licences under this
regulationauthorisingthe holder
totake, keep, use or process animals for a
bioprospecting activity.(3)Also,subsection(1)onlyauthorisestheholderorrelevantpersontodisplayaliveanimalforanapproveddisplaypurpose.Subdivision
4Carrying out activities undermuseum licences268Where
animals may be displayedApersondisplayingaliveanimalunderamuseumlicencemust
display the animal in permanent enclosures that form anintegral part of the display.Maximum penalty—80 penalty
units.
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displayed(1)A person who displays a live animal
under a museum licencemust display the animal in a way that
ensures the followingare minimised—(a)the
likelihood of the animal’s escape;(b)the
risk of injury to a person;(c)the risk of
injury or ill-health to the animal.Maximum
penalty—80 penalty units.(2)A person complies
with subsection (1) if the person complieswith the
exhibition code to the extent the code is relevant tothe
way in which animals should be displayed.(3)Also,
the person must not display an animal that has visiblesigns
of illness or injury unless the holder of the licence haswritten approval for the display from the
chief executive.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.270Requirement to supervise animal while
being displayed(1)This section applies if a person
displays a live animal to thepublic under a
museum licence.(2)Thepersonmustensuretheanimalissupervisedbytheholder, or a relevant person for the
holder, at all times while itis being
displayed.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.271Restriction on acts animal may be
required to do(1)This section applies if a person
displays a live animal under amuseum
licence.(2)The person must not require the animal
to do an act the animalwould not normally do in the wild,
unless the holder of thelicencehaswrittenapprovalfromthechiefexecutiveforrequiring the animal to do the act.Maximum penalty—80 penalty
units.
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1994s 274272Handling
dangerous animalsAholderofamuseumlicencemustnotallowapersontohandle a live dangerous or venomous animal
kept under thelicence unless the person—(a)is a relevant person for the holder;
and(b)has appropriate training for handling
the animal.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.273Requirement to keep record book(1)Aholderofamuseumlicencemustkeeparecordbooksupplied by the chief executive for
the licence.91Maximum penalty—120 penalty
units.(2)The holder complies with subsection
(1) if a relevant personfor the holder keeps the book for the
holder.(3)This section is subject to any
provision of a conservation planabout the keeping
of a record book for a museum licence foran animal to
which the plan relates.274Requirement to
give return of operations(1)Aholderofamuseumlicenceforananimalmustgivethechiefexecutiveareturnofoperationsthatcomplieswithsection 45492for
the licence.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.(2)The holder complies with subsection
(1) if a relevant personfor the holder gives the return to the
chief executive for theholder.91See
chapter 4 (General provisions), part 3 (Provisions about record
books) for therequirements for record books required to be
kept under the Act.92Section 454 (Form and nature of return
of operations)See chapter 4 (General provisions), part 4
(Provisions about return of operations)generally for
requirements about return of operations required to be given under
theAct.
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subject to any provision of a conservation planaboutthegivingofareturnofoperationsforamuseumlicence for an
animal to which the plan relates.Part 5Permits for taking, keeping orusing
animalsDivision 1Preliminary275Permits that may be grantedThechiefexecutivemaygrantthefollowingpermitsunderthis part—(a)damage mitigation permit;(b)educational purposes permit;(c)permit to keep protected
wildlife;(d)rehabilitation permit;(e)scientific purposes permit;(f)commercial whale watching
permit.Division 2General
restrictions on grant for allpermits276General restriction on grant of
permits to childrenThe chief executive may grant a permit to a
child only if—(a)the child and the child’s parents or
guardians live at thepremises for which the permit is
granted; and(b)the chief executive is satisfied the
parents or guardianswill supervise the child while the child is
carrying outactivities under the permit;
and
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1994s 279(c)thechiefexecutivestatesthenameoftheparentsorguardians on the permit.277Restriction on grant of particular permits
to children ifweapon involvedThe chief
executive can not grant any of the following permitsto a
child if the permit is for an activity for which a weapon isto be
used—(a)a damage mitigation permit;(b)an educational purposes permit;(c)a scientific purposes permit.Division 3Damage
mitigation permitsSubdivision 1Purpose of
division278Purpose of div 3The purpose of
this division is to allow a person to take, keepand
use a protected animal if the animal—(a)is
causing, or may cause, damage to property; or(b)represents a threat to human health or
wellbeing.Subdivision 2Restrictions on
grant of damagemitigation permit279Restriction on animals for which permit may
be grantedThechiefexecutivemaygrantadamagemitigationpermitonly for
a—(a)a near threatened or least concern
animal; or(b)anendangered,vulnerableorrareanimalifaconservationplanallowsaholderofadamagemitigation permit
to take the animal under the permit.
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purposes for which permit may be grantedThechiefexecutivemaygrantadamagemitigationpermitonly for 1 or
both of the following purposes—(a)to
prevent damage or loss caused, or likely to be caused,by a
protected animal;(b)topreventorminimiseathreat,orpotentialthreat,tohumanhealthandwellbeingcausedbyaprotectedanimal.281Restriction on grant of permit for damage or
lossThe chief executive may grant a damage
mitigation permit fordamage or loss caused, or likely to be
caused, by a protectedanimal only if the chief executive is
satisfied—(a)the animal is causing, or may cause,
damage; and(b)theland-holderofthelandonwhichtheanimaliscausing, or may cause, damage has made a
reasonableattempttopreventorminimisethedamageandtheactiontakenhasnotpreventedorminimisedthedamage; and(c)if
the damage is not prevented or controlled—(i)individualsmaysuffersignificanteconomicloss;or(ii)the ecological sustainability of
nature is likely tobe harmed; and(d)actionunderthepermitwillnotadverselyaffectthesurvival in the wild of the animal;
and(e)the proposed way of taking the animal
is humane andnot likely to cause unnecessary suffering to
the animal.Examples, for paragraph (b), of action that
may be taken to preventor minimise damage caused by an
animal—1Taking measures,
for example, installing a fence or otherenclosure, to
prevent the animal from accessing the land, orproperty on the
land, on which the animal is causing or maycause
damage.
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1994s 2832Using an audio or
visual device or other thing to deter theanimal from
accessing the land, or property on the land, onwhich the animal
is causing or may cause damage.282Restriction on grant of permit for threat to
human healthand wellbeingThe chief
executive may grant a damage mitigation permit forathreat,orpotentialthreat,tohumanhealthandwellbeingcausedbyaprotectedanimalonlyifthechiefexecutiveissatisfied—(a)thereis,ormaybe,athreattoaperson’shealthandwellbeing resulting from harm caused
by the animal tothe person; and(b)action under the permit will not
detrimentally affect thesurvival of the animal in the wild;
and(c)the proposed way of taking the animal
is humane andnot likely to cause unnecessary suffering to
the animal;and(d)if the animal is
a protected reptile—(i)the reptile will be released into the
wild; or(ii)a conservation plan for the reptile
allows a holderof a damage mitigation permit to keep the
reptileunder the permit.Subdivision
3Things authorised by damagemitigation permit283Holder may take particular animals(1)Aholder,orarelevantpersonfortheholder,ofadamagemitigation permit
may do the following—(a)take an animal of
a species identified on the permit fromtheplacestatedonthepermitfromwheretheanimalmay be
taken;(b)if it is stated on the permit that the
holder may remove orotherwise deal with an animal breeding place
used by
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with the place inthe way stated on the permit;(c)if it is stated on the permit that the
holder may releasethe animal—release the animal into habitat
suitable forthe animal.(2)Subsection (1) does not authorise the holder
or relevant personto keep or use an animal under the
permit.Subdivision 4Carrying out
activities underdamage mitigation permit284Requirement to give return of
operations(1)A holder of a damage mitigation permit
for an animal mustgive the chief executive a return of
operations that complieswith section 45493for
the permit.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.(2)The holder complies with subsection
(1) if a relevant personfor the holder gives the return to the
chief executive for theholder.(3)This
section is subject to any provision of a conservation planaboutthegivingofareturnofoperationsforadamagemitigation permit
for an animal to which the plan relates.93Section 454 (Form and nature of return of
operations)See chapter 4 (General provisions), part 4
(Provisions about return of operations)generally for
requirements about return of operations required to be given under
theAct.
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division285Purpose of div 4The purpose of
this division is to allow particular persons totake, use or keep
a protected animal for a genuine educationalpurpose.Subdivision 2Restriction on
grant for educationalpurposes permit286Restriction on persons to whom permit may be
granted(1)The chief executive may grant an
educational purposes permitfor a protected animal to a person
only if—(a)foranindividual—thechiefexecutiveissatisfiedtheperson—(i)either—(A)holds
a tertiary qualification relevant to theactivities to be
carried out under the permit;or(B)has demonstrated experience and
knowledgein relation to the activities to be carried
outunder the permit; and(ii)hasexperienceinthecareandhusbandryofthespeciesofanimalsforwhichthepermitistobegranted;
or(b)foracorporation—thecorporationisaneducationalinstitution or
organisation.287Restriction on purposes for which
permit may be grantedThe chief executive may grant an
educational purposes permitfor a protected animal only if the
chief executive is satisfied—
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purpose; and(b)the applicant for the permit will not,
or does not intendto,makeafinancialbenefitfromtaking,keepingorusing the animal under the
permit.Subdivision 3Things
authorised by educationalpurposes permit288Holder may take, keep and use particular
animals(1)A holder, or a relevant person for a
holder, of an educationalpurposes permit may—(a)if the chief executive has written on
the permit that theholderofthepermitmaytakeananimalofaspeciesidentifiedonthepermit—takeananimalofaspeciesidentifiedonthepermitfromtheplacestatedonthepermit as the place from where the
animal may be taken;and(b)buy or accept an
animal of a species identified on thepermit;
and(c)keep and use, other than sell or give
away, an animal of aspecies identified on the permit at the
licensed premisesfor the permit.(2)However,subsection(1)doesnotauthorisetheholderorrelevant person to use the animal for a
commercial purpose.Subdivision 4Carrying out
activities undereducational purposes permit289Requirement to give return of
operations(1)Aholderofaneducationalpurposespermitforananimalmustgivethechiefexecutiveareturnofoperationsthat
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1994s 291complies with section 45494for the permit.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.(2)The holder
complies with subsection (1) if a relevant personfor
the holder gives the return to the chief executive for theholder.(3)This
section is subject to any provision of a conservation planaboutthegivingofareturnofoperationsforeducationalpurposes permit
for an animal to which the plan relates.Division 5Permit to keep protected wildlifeSubdivision 1Purpose of
division290Purpose of div 5Thepurposeofthisdivisionistoallowapersontokeepaprotected animal
if there is no other licence, permit or otherauthority under
the Act that would be appropriate for allowingthe person to
keep the animal.Subdivision 2Restriction on
grant of permit tokeep protected wildlife291Restriction on purposes for which permit may
be grantedThechiefexecutivemaygrantapermittokeepprotectedwildlifeforaprotectedanimalonlyfor1ormoreofthefollowing purposes—(a)to
keep an animal taken under a rehabilitation permit;(b)to keep an animal that has been taken
and kept under alaw of another State;94Section 454 (Form and nature of return of
operations)See chapter 4 (General provisions), part 4
(Provisions about return of operations)generally for
requirements about return of operations required to be given under
theAct.
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1994s 293(c)totemporarilykeepananimalthathasbeenkeptandusedunderarelevantauthority,otherthanarehabilitation permit, that has
ended;(d)to keep an animal that is being kept
and used under awildlifeexhibitorlicence,wildlifefarminglicenceormuseum licence.292Restriction on grant of permit for animals
taken underrehabilitation permit(1)Thissectionappliestoaprotectedanimaltakenunderarehabilitation permit.(2)Thechiefexecutivemaygrantapermittokeepprotectedwildlife for the
animal to a person only if—(a)the chief
executive reasonably believes the animal willnot, or is
unlikely to, survive in the wild, including, forexample, because of the nature of the
animal’s sicknessor injury; and(b)the
chief executive has notified the holder of the permit,in
writing, that the animal must not be returned to thewild;
and(c)forananimalotherthanarelevantprotectedanimal—the chief
executive is satisfied the animal willcontribute to the
rehabilitation of animals of the samespecies or
closely related species; and(d)ifthereisanapprovedcaptivebreedingprogramforanimals of the same species—the person
is a participantin the captive breeding program(3)In this section—approved captive
breeding program, for a species of animal,means
a program for the captive breeding for the species thathas
been approved by the chief executive.293Restriction on grant of permit for animal
from anotherState(1)This
section applies to a person who—(a)resides or has resided in another State;
and
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other State, a protected animal under alaw of that other
State.(2)Thechiefexecutivemaygrantapermittokeepprotectedwildlife for the
animal to the person only if the chief executiveis
satisfied—(a)the person resides, or intends to
reside, in the State; and(b)the person
intends to keep the animal for the term of itsnatural life;
and(c)the person intends to keep, but not
use, the animal underthe permit.294Restriction on grant of permit for animal
kept underexpired authority(1)This
section applies if—(a)a person kept a live protected animal
under a relevantauthority, other than a rehabilitation
permit; and(b)the authority has ended or is about to
end.(2)Thechiefexecutivemaygrantapermittokeepprotectedwildlife for the
animal to the person only if—(a)the
animal is not a relevant protected animal; and(b)the
chief executive is satisfied the person intends—(i)to keep, but not use, the animal under
the permit;and(ii)tokeeptheanimalunderthepermitonlytemporarily.295Restriction on grant of permit to holders of
particularauthorities(1)This
section applies if a holder of a wildlife exhibitor licence,wildlifefarminglicenceormuseumlicencekeepsaliveprotected animal under the
licence.(2)Thechiefexecutivemaygrantapermittokeepprotectedwildlife for the
animal to the holder only if the chief executive
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keep, but not use, the animalunder the
permit.Subdivision 3Things
authorised by permit to keepprotected
wildlife296Holder may keep animalA
holder of a permit to keep protected wildlife for a
protectedanimalmaykeepananimalofaspeciesidentifiedonthepermit at the licensed premises for
the licence.297Holder may move animal to another
holder if no longerkeeping animals(1)This
section applies if—(a)a holder of a permit to keep protected
wildlife keeps ananimal under the permit; and(b)the holder—(i)has
decided to dispose of all animals kept by theholder; or(ii)isnolongerabletokeeptheanimalbecausetheholder’s personal circumstances have
changed; andExamples for subparagraph (ii)—1Thepersonisnolongerabletokeeptheanimalbecause of
injury, illness or old age.2Thepersonisnolongerabletokeeptheanimalbecause the
person has moved to a place where theperson cannot
keep the animal because the place doesnot have the
appropriate facilities to keep the animalorisnotlargeenoughtokeepalltheanimalstheperson usually keeps.(c)the
holder has written approval from the chief executiveto
give the animal to the holder of a relevant authorityfor
the animal, or a relevant person for the holder of therelevant authority.(2)Theholderofthepermittokeepprotectedwildlifemay,without a wildlife movement permit,
move the animal to the
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authority, or a relevantperson for the holder of the relevant
authority, intends to keepthe animal under the authority.(3)However, subsection (2) does not
authorise the movement of aprescribed protected animal—(a)to another country; or(b)into another State if the movement is,
whether directlyor indirectly, associated with—(i)moving the animal to another country;
or(ii)selling, giving or moving the animal
to a person inanother country.298Holder may move animal to an institution if
asked bychief executive(1)This
section applies if—(a)a holder of a permit to keep protected
wildlife keeps ananimal under the permit; and(b)thechiefexecutivehasaskedtheholdertogivetheanimal to a
zoological institution for captive breeding.(2)The
holder may, without a wildlife movement permit, movethe
animal to the zoological institution.299Holder may move particular birds(1)This section applies if the holder of
a permit to keep protectedwildlife—(a)keeps
only 1 bird under the permit; and(b)the
bird suffers from a behavioural disorder known ashuman
imprinting.(2)The holder may, without a wildlife
movement permit, movethe bird to or from any place within
the State.
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4Carrying out activities underpermits to keep protected wildlife300Breeding(1)A
holder of a permit to keep protected wildlife who keeps ananimal, other than a bird, under the permit
must not allow theanimaltobreedunlesstheholderofthepermithaswrittenapproval for the
breeding from the chief executive.Maximum
penalty—165 penalty units.(2)Also, the holder
must, if asked by the chief executive, give thechief executive a
certificate from a veterinary surgeon statingtheanimalkeptunderthepermitisincapableofbreedingbecause of
permanent surgical or chemical sterilisation.Maximum
penalty—20 penalty units.301Requirement to
keep record book(1)This section applies if a holder of a
permit to keep protectedwildlife keeps an animal under the
permit that is breeding, orhas bred, while being kept by the
holder under the permit.(2)Theholdermustkeeparecordbooksuppliedbythechiefexecutive for the
permit.95Maximum penalty—120 penalty
units.(3)The holder complies with subsection
(2) if a relevant personfor the holder keeps the book for the
holder.(4)This section is subject to any
provision of a conservation planaboutthekeepingofarecordbookforapermittokeepprotected
wildlife for an animal to which the plan relates.302Requirement to give return of
operations(1)This section applies to a holder of a
permit to keep protectedwildlife if—95See
chapter 4 (General provisions), part 3 (Provisions about record
books) for therequirements for record books required to be
kept under the Act.
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an animal under the permit; and(b)either—(i)the
holder is required to keep a record book for theanimal; or(ii)the
animal dies or escapes.(2)The holder must
give the chief executive a return of operationsthat complies
with section 45496for the permit.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.(3)The holder
complies with subsection (2) if a relevant personfor
the holder gives the return to the chief executive for theholder.(4)This
section is subject to any provision of a conservation planabout
the giving of a return of operations for a permit to keepprotected wildlife for an animal to which
the plan relates.Division 6Rehabilitation
permitsSubdivision 1Purpose of
division303Purpose of div 6The purpose of
this division is to allow particular persons tocare for and
rehabilitate—(a)a sick, injured or orphaned protected
animal; or(b)a protected animal whose habitat has
been, or will be,destroyed by human activity or a natural
disaster.96Section 454 (Form and nature of return
of operations)See chapter 4 (General provisions), part 4
(Provisions about return of operations)generally for
requirements about return of operations required to be given under
theAct.
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2Restrictions on grant ofrehabilitation
permits304Restriction on persons to whom permit
may be grantedThe chief executive can not grant a
rehabilitation permit for aprotectedanimaltoapersonunlessthechiefexecutiveissatisfiedthepersonintendstorehabilitatetheanimalandreturn it to an appropriate natural habitat
for the animal.97305Restriction on
grant of permit to voluntary wildlife careassociationsThe chief
executive can not grant a rehabilitation permit for aprotectedanimaltoavoluntarywildlifecareassociationunless—(a)theassociationdoesnotengageincommercialactivities, other
than fund raising for the objects of theassociation;
and(b)thechiefexecutiveissatisfiedtheofficersoftheassociation are appropriate persons to
hold the permit.306Restriction on animals for which
permit may be grantedThe chief executive may grant a
rehabilitation permit only fora protected
animal.Subdivision 3Things
authorised by rehabilitationpermits307Holder may obtain and keep particular
animals(1)Theholder,orarelevantpersonfortheholder,ofarehabilitation permit may do any of
the following—97See also theNatureConservation(Dugong)ConservationPlan1999, section 4(Restriction on
grant of rescue permits for dugong) for an additional restriction
ongrant for rehabilitation permits for
dugong.
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sick, injured or orphaned animal of aspecies
identified on the permit;(b)obtain and keep
an animal of a species identified on thepermitwhosehabitathasbeendestroyedbyhumanactivity or a
natural disaster;(c)if stated on the rehabilitation
permit—obtain and keepan animal of a species identified on
the permit whosehabitat is about to be destroyed by human
activity.(2)However, subsection (1) only
authorises the holder or relevantperson to keep
the animal at the holder’s or person’s place ofresidence.(3)Also, the holder of the permit may
limit the species of animalsthat a relevant
person may obtain or keep under the permit bygiving the person
a copy of the permit with the animals theperson may not
obtain or keep crossed out.(4)In this
section—obtain, an animal,
means take the animal or accept the animalfrom another
person.308Holders may take particular dead
animals for feedingparticular animals(1)Theholder,orarelevantpersonfortheholder,ofarehabilitation
permit for a bird of prey may take a dead leastconcern animal,
other than a special native animal, if the deadanimal is taken
to feed the bird of prey kept under the permit.(2)In
this section—bird of preymeans a bird of
any of the following families—(a)Accitripidae;(b)Falconidae;(c)Strigidae.309Particular holders may display particular
animals(1)This section applies if—
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the person to display an animal keptunder the
permit.(2)The holder, or a relevant person for
the holder, may displaythe animal.(3)For
subsection (1)(b), the chief executive may give the writtenapproval only if the chief executive is
satisfied—(a)the animal does not have any visible
signs of illness orinjury; and(b)the
purpose of the display is—(i)an approved
display purpose; or(ii)toraisefundstoassistinprovidingcareandtreatment for animals kept under the
permit.310Holder may move animals in particular
circumstancesAholderofarehabilitationpermitwhokeepsaprotectedanimalunderthepermitmay,withoutawildlifemovementpermit, move the animal—(a)from
the place where the animal is kept under the permitto—(i)aplace,withintheState,wheretheholderofanotherrehabilitationpermitistocarefortheanimal; or(ii)to an appropriate natural habitat;
or(iii)if the chief
executive has asked the holder to givethe animal to
another person—to the place wherethe other person
intends to keep the animal; or(b)if
the holder is a volunteer wildlife care association—toand
from the place where the wildlife is to be displayediftheholderhaswrittenapprovalfromthechiefexecutive for the display.
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4Carrying out activities underrehabilitation permits311Way
animal must be kept(1)A person who keeps an animal under a
rehabilitation permitmustkeeptheanimalinawaythatwill,orislikelyto,rehabilitate the animal so that it can be
returned to the wild.Maximum penalty—80 penalty
units.(2)A person complies with subsection (1)
if the person keeps theanimal in a way that complies with the
rehabilitation code totheextentthecodeprovidesforhowananimalshouldberehabilitated.(3)In
this section—rehabilitationcodemeansthedocumentcalled‘CodeofPractice—CareofOrphaned,SickorInjuredProtectedAnimals by Wildlife Care Volunteers’,
approved by the chiefexecutive under section 174A98of the Act.312Returning animal to natural habitat(1)A person who keeps an animal under a
rehabilitation permitmust return the animal to an
appropriate natural habitat for theanimal—(a)if the chief executive has stated on
the permit that theanimalmustbereturnedtothewildonaparticularday—the
particular day; or(b)otherwise—when the animal is able to
again live in thehabitat.Maximum
penalty—80 penalty units.(2)Subsection (1)
does not apply if—(a)the animal dies or escapes; or98Section 174A (Chief executive may make
codes of practice) of the ActNote, a copy of
the code of practice is open for public inspection, during
officehours on business days, at the department’s
head office at 160 Ann Street, Brisbaneand each regional
office of the department (see section 174A(3) of the
Act).
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1994s 314(b)the chief
executive has given the holder of the permit awrittennoticestatingthattheanimalshouldnotbereturned to the wild.Division 7Scientific
purposes permitSubdivision 1Preliminary313Purpose of div 7The purpose of
this division is to allow particular persons totake,keeporuseaprotected,internationalorprohibitedanimal only for
conducting scientific research for a genuinescientific
purpose.314Definitions for div 7In
this division—minimumdistance,forawhaleordolphin,meanstheminimum distance permitted under
theNatureConservation(Whales and
Dolphins) Conservation Plan 1997.99scientific research, in
relation to a whale or dolphin, includesresearch
involving any of the following—(a)the
temporary capture of a whale or dolphin;(b)attaching a tracking device to a whale or
dolphin;(c)taking biological samples from a whale
or dolphin;(d)the use of a floating platform for
commercial filming ofwhales or dolphins;(e)approaching a whale or dolphin, at a
closer distance thantheminimumdistanceforthewhaleordolphin,forinteracting with or observing the whale or
dolphin.99SeetheNatureConservation(WhalesandDolphins)ConservationPlan1997,section6(Proximitytowhalesordolphins)or,forspecialinterestwhalesordolphins, 18 (Person must not bring boat or
aircraft closer to whale or dolphin).
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1994s 316Subdivision
2Restrictions on grant of scientificpurposes permit315Restriction on persons to whom permit may be
granted(1)The chief executive may grant a
scientific purposes permit toa person only
if—(a)thepersonis,orisassociatedwith,anyofthefollowing—(i)atertiaryorotherinstitutionadministeredbytheCommonwealth or a State; or(ii)an entity that is involved in
scientific research; and(b)if the person is
an individual—the individual—(i)isreceiving,orhascompleted,postgraduatetraininginscientificresearchrelevanttotheactivitiesthepersonproposestocarryoutunderthe permit;
or(ii)has achieved a satisfactory level of
competence inscientificresearchrelevanttotheactivitiestheperson proposes to carry out under the
permit.(2)Also,thechiefexecutivemaygrantascientificpurposespermit to a person associated with an
institution or entity onlyif the chief executive is satisfied
the way the scientific purposeistobeachievedisconsistentwiththerequirementsoftheinstitution or entity.316Restriction on grant of permit
allowing animal to be taken(1)The chief
executive may grant a scientific purposes permit fora
protected animal allowing the holder to take the animal onlyif
the chief executive is satisfied—(a)theanimalistobetaken,kept,usedorprocessedforresearchthatwill,orislikelyto,makeasignificantcontribution to
community knowledge about the matterfor which the
research is carried out; and(b)theanimalisnotintendedtobetaken,kept,usedorprocessed for a
commercial purpose; and
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1994s 318(c)itisnecessarytotaketheanimalfromthewild,including, for example, because there are no
animals ofthesamespeciesincaptivitythatareavailableorappropriatefortheresearchthatistobecarriedoutunder
the permit.(2)Forsubsection(1),thechiefexecutivegrantsascientificpurposes permit
allowing the holder to take a protected animalif the chief
executive writes on the permit that the holder maytake
the animal.317Restriction on grant of permit for
whales or dolphins(1)The chief executive may grant a
scientific purposes permit forwhales or
dolphins only if the whale or dolphin is to be taken,kept,
used or processed for scientific research that has beenrecommended by—(a)the
scientific advisory committee; or(b)apersonwhoisrecognisedinthewhaleordolphinresearchcommunityasapersonwhoishighlyexperiencedandqualifiedinresearchaboutwhalesordolphins.(2)In
this section—scientificadvisorycommitteemeansthescientificadvisorycommittee established under section 132 of
the Act.whaleordolphinresearchcommunitymeansthegroupofacademics in the field of research about
whales or dolphins.Subdivision 3Things
authorised by scientificpurposes permit318Holder may take, keep, use and process
animals(1)A holder, or a relevant person for the
holder, of a scientificpurposes permit may—(a)if the chief executive has written on
the permit that theholderofthepermitmaytakeananimalofaspeciesidentifiedonthepermit—takeananimalofaspecies
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1994s 319identifiedonthepermitfromtheplacestatedonthepermit as a place
from where the animal may be taken;and(b)keep, use, other than sell or give
away, and process theanimal identified on the permit at the
licensed premisesfor the permit.(2)Also,
the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, may giveapartofananimalkeptunderthepermittoapersonwhointends to keep and use the part of the
animal under section156.100Subdivision 4Carrying out
activities underscientific purposes permit319Requirement to give return of
operations(1)A holder of a scientific purposes
permit for an animal mustgive the chief executive a return of
operations that complieswith section 454 for the
permit.101Maximum penalty—120 penalty
units.(2)The holder complies with subsection
(1) if a relevant personfor the holder gives the return to the
chief executive for theholder.(3)This
section is subject to any provision of a conservation planaboutthegivingofareturnofoperationsforascientificpurposes permit
for an animal to which the plan relates.100Section 156 (Exemption for educational or
scientific purposes)101Section 454 (Form and nature of return
of operations)See chapter 4 (General provisions), part 4
(Provisions about return of operations)generally for
requirements about return of operations required to be given under
theAct.
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1994s 321Division 8Commercial whale watching permitSubdivision 1Purpose of
division320Purpose of div 8The purpose of
this division is to allow particular persons toobserve or
interact with a whale for a commercial purpose inareas
outside protected areas or other areas managed under theMarine Parks Act 1982.102Subdivision 2Restriction on
grant of commercialwhale watching permit321General restriction on grant of commercial
whalewatching permitThechiefexecutivecannotgrantacommercialwhalewatching permit unless the chief executive
is satisfied—(a)the area proposed for whale watching
is appropriate forwhale watching, having regard to—(i)any potential impact whale watching
may have onwhales, their behaviour, and migration
patterns inthe area; and(ii)the
existing public use and enjoyment of the area;and(iii)any proposed
future public use and enjoyment ofthe area;
and(b)the content and presentation of any
education programprovidedaspartofthewhalewatchingisofanappropriate standard.102See
also theNature Conservation (Whales and Dolphins)
Conservation Plan 1997,section 10
(Commercial whale watching).
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1994s 322322Restriction on
areas for which permit may be granted(1)Thechiefexecutivecannotgrantacommercialwhalewatching permit for the following
areas—(a)thepartoftheWhitsundayManagementAreaoftheTownsville/Whitsunday Marine Park that is
shown as anareaofspecialinterestforwhalesonthemapoftheWhitsundayManagementAreaincludedinthewhaleand dolphin
management program;(b)Queenslandwatersbetweenlatitude24º30'southandlatitude25º30'southifthereare20ormorecurrentpermits for the
area;103(c)Queenslandwatersbetweenlatitude25º30'southandlatitude27º05'southincludingallwatersinMoretonBaywestofMoreton,NorthStradbrokeandSouthStradbroke
Islands if there are 3 or more current permitsfor the
area;104(d)Queenslandwaterssouthoflatitude27º05'southexcluding all
waters in Moreton Bay west of Moreton,North Stradbroke
and South Stradbroke Islands.105(2)In this section—current
permitmeans—(a)a
permission under theMarine Parks Act 1982;
and(b)a commercial whale watching permit
granted under thispart.whaleanddolphinmanagementprogrammeansthemanagementprogramfortheconservationofwhalesanddolphins in Queensland that forms part of
the document called‘ConservationandmanagementofwhalesanddolphinsinQueensland 1997–2001’, published by the
department.106103Latitude 24º30'
south is approximately 20km north of Sandy Cape and latitude25º30' is approximately 35km north of Inskip
Point.104Latitude 25º30' south is approximately
35km north of Inskip Point and latitude27º05' south is
approximately 6km south of Cape Moreton.105Latitude 27º05' south is approximately 6km
south of Cape Moreton.106A copy of the
document is available for inspection or purchase at the
department’shead office and regional
offices.
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1994s 324Subdivision
3Things authorised by commercialwhale watching permit323Holder may search, approach and observe
whales(1)A holder, or a relevant person for the
holder, of a commercialwhale watching permit may—(a)search for or approach a whale;
and(b)take persons on a commercial tour to
observe a whale iftheobservationdoesnotdisturborinterferewiththewhale.(2)However,subsection(1)issubjecttotheprohibitionsandother
requirements for whales or dolphins, under theNatureConservation(WhalesandDolphins)ConservationPlan1997.107(3)In this section—commercialtourmeansatourconductedforacommercialpurpose.Part
6Authorities for taking, keepingor
using animalsDivision 1Preliminary324Authorities that may be grantedThe
chief executive may grant the following authorities for aprotected animal—(a)an
Aboriginal tradition authority;107See
in particular, theNature Conservation (Whales and Dolphins)
ConservationPlan 1997, sections 6
(Proximity to whales or dolphins), 7 (Protection of whales
anddolphins), 11 (Restriction in area of
special interest for whales), 12 (Filming ofwhales) and 18
(Person must not bring boat or aircraft closer to whale or
dolphin).
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1994s 326(b)an Island custom
authority;(c)acollectionauthoritytokeepacollectionofdeadprotected
wildlife;(d)acollectionauthoritytotakeandkeepleastconcernwildlife.Division 2Aboriginal tradition and Islandcustom authoritiesSubdivision
1Preliminary325Application of div 2Thisdivisionappliesonlyif,undertheAct,apersonmaytake,
keep or use protected wildlife under Aboriginal traditionor
Island custom.108Subdivision 2Restrictions on
grant for Aboriginaltradition or Island customauthorities326Restriction on persons to whom authority may
begrantedThechiefexecutivemaygrantanAboriginaltraditionorIslandcustomauthorityforaprotectedanimalonlytoacorporation whose members represent a
community or groupof Aborigines or Torres Strait Islanders
particularly concernedwith the land from where the animal is
to be taken.108See section 93 (Aborigines’ and Torres
Strait Islanders’ rights to take etc. protectedwildlife) of the
Act.
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1994s 329327Restriction on
circumstances under which authority maybe grantedThechiefexecutivemaygrantanAboriginaltraditionorIslandcustomauthorityforaprotectedanimalonlyifthechief
executive—(a)has had regard to any advice given by
the corporationnamedintheapplicationfortheauthorityonthesignificance,underAboriginaltraditionorIslandcustom, of the
animal covered by the application; and(b)issatisfiedthepurposeforwhichtheanimalistobetakenisofparticularsignificanceunderAboriginaltradition or
Island custom according to the views of thepeopleregardedbythemembersofthegrouptheapplicantrepresentsashavingauthoritytostatethetraditional or customary significance of the
animal.328Restriction on grant of authority for
particular marineanimals(1)ThissectionappliestoanapplicationforthegrantofanAboriginaltraditionorIslandcustomauthorityforavulnerable, rare or near threatened
marine animal in coastalwaters of the State adjacent to the
Great Barrier Reef MarinePark.(2)The
chief executive may grant the authority only if the chiefexecutive is satisfied the applicant would
be eligible for thegrant of a permit under theGreat Barrier Reef Marine ParkAct
1975(Cwlth) allowing the person to take the
animal fromwithin the Great Barrier Reef Marine
Park.Subdivision 3Things
authorised by Aboriginaltradition or Island customauthorities329Holder may take, keep and use particular
animals(1)Theholder,orarelevantpersonfortheholder,ofanAboriginal tradition or Island custom
authority may—
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1994s 331(a)take an animal of
a species identified on the authorityfrom a place
stated on the permit as a place from wherethe animal may be
taken; and(b)keep an animal of a species identified
on the authority.(2)Also, the holder or relevant person
may use the animal if theuseisforthepersonal,domesticornon-commercialcommunal needs of
the members of the corporation to whomthe authority is
granted.Division 3Collection
authority to keepcollection of dead protected wildlife330Holder of authority may keep
collection of dead protectedwildlifeTheholderofacollectionauthoritytokeepacollectionofdead
protected wildlife may keep a dead animal of a speciesidentifiedontheauthorityatthelicensedpremisesforthepermit.Division 4Collection
authority to take andkeep least concern wildlife109Subdivision 1Restrictions on
grant for collectionauthority to take and keep
leastconcern wildlife331Restriction on persons to whom authority may
begrantedThe chief
executive may grant a collection authority to takeandkeepaleastconcernanimalonlytoamemberoftheAustralian
Defence Force acting for the Defence Force.109See
also section 147 (Exemption for Australian Defence
Force).
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1994s 334332Other restriction
on grant of authorityThe chief executive may grant a
collection authority to takeand keep least
concern wildlife for an animal only if the chiefexecutive is satisfied—(a)the
animal will be used only for training members of apart
of the Australian Defence Force about survival inthe
wild; and(b)the use of the animal is, or will be,
consistent with themilitarystandingorderpreparedforthepartoftheDefence
Force.Subdivision 2Things
authorised by collectionauthority to take and keep
leastconcern wildlife333Holder may take, keep and use least concern
animals(1)The holder, or a relevant person for
the holder, of a collectionauthority to take and keep least
concern wildlife may take andkeep an animal of
a species identified on the authority.(2)Also,
the holder, or relevant person, may use the animal fortraining members of a part of the Australian
Defence Forceaboutsurvivalinthewildiftheuseisconsistentwiththemilitary standing order prepared for
the part of the DefenceForce.334Holder may move animals for survival
training(1)Thissectionappliestoaholderofacollectionauthoritytotake, keep and use least concern
wildlife who takes an animalunder the
authority.(2)The holder may, without a wildlife
movement permit, movetheanimaltoorfromanyplacewithintheStateifthemovement is for training members of
the Australian DefenceForce about survival in the
wild.
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1994s 336Subdivision
3Carrying out activities undercollection authority to take andkeep
least concern wildlife335Requirement to
give return of operations(1)Theholderofacollectionauthoritytotakeandkeepleastconcernwildlifemustgivethechiefexecutiveareturnofoperations that complies with section
454110for the authority.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.(2)The holder
complies with subsection (1) if a relevant personfor
the holder gives the return to the chief executive for theholder.(3)This
section is subject to any provision of a conservation planaboutthegivingofareturnofoperationsforacollectionauthority to take
and keep least concern wildlife for an animalto which the plan
relates.Part 7Taking or using
protectedplantsDivision 1Purpose of part336Purpose of pt 7(1)Thepurposeofthispartistoregulatetheuseofprotectedplants to ensure the use of the plants does
not adversely affectthe conservation of the plants.(2)The purpose is achieved by—110Section 454 (Form and nature of return
of operations)See chapter 4 (General provisions), part 4
(Provisions about return of operations)generally for
requirements about return of operations required to be given under
theAct.
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1994s 336(a)restrictingtheuseandmovementofprotectedplants;and(b)providingexemptionsforusingormovingprotectedplantsforlegitimatecommercialorrecreationalpurposes;
and(c)providingforalicensingschemethatallowsonlyparticular persons to take or use protected
plants in onlyparticular circumstances; and(d)establishinganapprovalsystemforcultivatorsandpropagators.(3)Thepurposeisalsoachievedbycontrollingthesaleofprotectedplantsthroughacombinationofthemattersmentionedinsubsection(2)tominimisethepotentialforillegallytakenprotectedplantstobeusedforcommercialpurposes.(4)The licensing scheme mentioned in
subsection (2)(c) and theapprovalsystemmentionedinsubsection(2)(d)allowsthecommercial cultivation and propagation of
protected plants toensurethedemandforthetakingofwholeprotectedplantsand protected
plant parts in the wild is reduced.(5)Also,grantingapersonacommercialwildlifelicenceforprotectedplants,orapprovingapersonasanauthorisedcultivatororauthorisedpropagator,enablesthepersontobecomeeligibletoexport,underCommonwealthlaw,protected plants produced by the
person.
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1994s 339Division 2Restrictions about using protectedplants337Purpose of div 2Thisdivisionstatesparticularrestrictionsthatapplyinrelation to using or moving protected
plants.111338Restriction on
using or moving least concern plantsA person must not
use or move a least concern plant unless—(a)thepersonholdsalicence,permitorotherauthoritygrantedundertheActthatauthorisestheuseormovement;
or(b)thepersonisusingormovingtheplantunderanexemption under division 3; or(c)theNatureConservation(ProtectedPlants)ConservationPlan2000allowsthepersontouseormove the
plant.112Maximum penalty—165 penalty
units.339Restriction on using or moving whole
protected plantsfor commercial purposeA person must not
use or move a whole protected plant for acommercial
purpose unless—(a)thepersonholdseitherorbothofthefollowingauthorities for
the whole protected plant—(i)a commercial
wildlife licence;111See the following for other
restrictions that apply in relation to protected plants—•the Act, sections 89 (Restriction on
taking etc. particular protected plants) and90 (Restriction
on using particular protected plants);•theNatureConservation(ProtectedPlants)ConservationPlan2000, part 3(Taking, using
and keeping protected plants).112See
theNature Conservation (Protected Plants)
Conservation Plan 2000, part 4(Exemptions and
authorisations for taking, using and keeping protected
plants).
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340226Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 340(ii)a commercial
wildlife harvesting licence;113or(b)the person is
using or moving the plant for a commercialpurpose under an
exemption under division 3; or(c)theNatureConservation(ProtectedPlants)ConservationPlan2000allowsthepersontouseormove the plant
for a commercial purpose.114Maximum
penalty—165 penalty units.340Restriction on
using or moving protected plant parts forcommercial
purposeApersonmustnotuseormoveprotectedplantpartsforacommercial purpose unless—(a)thepersonholdseitherorbothofthefollowingauthorities for
protected plant parts—(i)a commercial
wildlife licence;(ii)a commercial wildlife harvesting
licence;115or(b)thepersonisusingormovingtheplantpartsforacommercial
purpose under an exemption under division3; or(c)theNatureConservation(ProtectedPlants)ConservationPlan2000allowsthepersontouseormovetheprotectedplantpartsforacommercialpurpose.116Maximum penalty—165 penalty
units.113See,however,section127(2)(Holderofrelevantauthorityforwholeprotectedplants may move plants).114See
theNature Conservation (Protected Plants)
Conservation Plan 2000, part 4(Exemptions and
authorisations for taking, using and keeping protected
plants).115See, however, section 128(2) and (3)
(Holder of relevant authority for protectedplant parts may
move plant parts).116See theNature
Conservation (Protected Plants) Conservation Plan 2000,
part 4(Exemptions and authorisations for taking,
using and keeping protected plants).
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1994s 343Division 3Exemptions for using protectedplantsSubdivision
1Purpose of division341Purpose of div 3Thepurposeofthisdivisionistoprovideexemptionsforoffences for using protected plants
under section 90117of theAct and division
2.Subdivision 2Exemptions for
using protectedplants generally342Exemption for protected plants registered
under PlantBreeder’s Rights Act 1994 (Cwlth)(1)A person may, without a relevant
authority for using protectedplants, use a
protected plant for which a plant breeder’s righthas
been granted under thePlant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994(Cwlth).(2)However, if asked by a conservation officer,
the person must,unless the person has a reasonable excuse,
produce evidencethat the plant breeder’s right has been
granted for the plant.Maximum penalty for subsection (2)—80
penalty units.343Exemption for land-holdersAland-holdermay,withoutarelevantauthorityforusingprotectedplants,gainabenefitforallowingaholderofacommercialwildlifeharvestinglicencetotakeaprotectedplant from the
land-holder’s land.117Section 90 (Restriction on using
particular protected plants) of the Act
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1994s 345Subdivision
3Exemptions for using wholeprotected plants344Definition for sdiv 3In this
subdivision—approvedway,forpropagatingaprotectedplant,meanstheplant
is propagated—(a)by using only reproductive or
propagating material thatwas obtained lawfully; and(b)under controlled conditions.controlled conditions, in relation to
propagating a protectedplant, means the plant’s reproduction
and growth is activelymanipulatedbynurseryoperations,including,forexample,potting, bedding,
watering and protection from the weather.345Exemption for whole protected plants
propagated byauthorised propagator(1)This
section—(a)appliesonlytoawholeprotectedplantthatispropagated by an
authorised propagator in the approvedway; and(b)doesnotapplytoabluetasselfern(Huperziadalhousieana)oraplantofthefamilyAponogetonaceae.(2)A
person may, without a relevant authority for using wholeprotected plants, sell or give away the
whole protected plant.(3)However, if the
plant is a whole type A restricted plant, theperson may sell
or give away the plant only if—(a)the
plant is moved in an unopened sterile flask; or(b)a
propagator’s tag—(i)iftheplantissoldtoaholderofacommercialwildlifelicencefortheplant—isattachedto,oraccompanies, the
plant; or
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1994s 347(ii)if the plant is
sold to another person—is attachedto the
plant.(4)For subsection (1), a stock plant is
not propagated if the plantis divided less than 12 months after
the day it was taken in thewild.(5)If
asked by a conservation officer,anauthorisedpropagatormust,
unless the propagator has a reasonable excuse, give theofficer details about—(a)thesourceofthereproductive orpropagatingmaterialused
in the propagation; and(b)the date on which
the material was obtained.118Maximum penalty
for subsection (5)—165 penalty units.346Exemption for selling whole protected plants
byretail—type A restricted plantsA
person may, without a relevant authority for using wholeprotected plants, sell a whole type A
restricted plant by retailif the plant—(a)was
bought or accepted from a holder of a commercialwildlife licence for the plant; and(b)has, attached to it, an official tag
or propagator’s tag forthe plant.347Exemption for selling whole protected plants
byretail—other protected plants(1)This section applies to a whole
protected plant other than atype A restricted
plant.(2)A person may, without a relevant
authority for using wholeprotected plants, sell the plant by
retail if the plant was boughtor accepted from
a holder of a commercial wildlife licence forthe plant.118See also section 394 (Requirement to
keep records).
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1994s 349348Exemption for
selling particular whole protected plantspropagated for
recreational purposesA person may, without a relevant
authority for using wholeprotectedplants,sellorgiveawayawholeprotectedplant,other
than a type A restricted plant if—(a)the
person propagated the plant by using reproductive orpropagating material that was obtained
lawfully; and(b)the person propagated and sold or gave
away the plantwithout reasonable expectation of making a
profit fromselling or giving away the plant; and(c)the person did not employ or engage
another person topropagate, or to sell or give away, the
plant; and(d)theperson’sactivitiesofpropagatingandsellingorgiving away protected plants are not a
business, homeoccupationorhomeindustryunderalocallaworaplanningschemeundertheIntegratedPlanningAct1997.Subdivision 4Exemptions for
using protectedplant parts349Definition for sdiv 4In this
subdivision—approvedway,forcultivatingaprotectedplant,meanstheplant
is cultivated—(a)using only reproductive or propagating
material that wasobtained lawfully; and(b)under
controlled conditions.controlledconditions,inrelationtocultivatingaprotectedplant, means the
plant’s reproduction and growth is activelymanipulated
including, for example, by irrigation, weed anddisease control,
tillage and fertilising.
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1994s 352350Exemption for
using protected plant parts cultivated byauthorised
cultivator(1)This section applies only to protected
plant parts taken from aprotected plant that was cultivated by
an authorised cultivatorin the approved way.(2)A person may, without a relevant
authority for using protectedplant parts, use
the protected plant parts.(3)Ifaskedbyaconservationofficer,anauthorisedcultivatormust,
unless the cultivator has a reasonable excuse, give theofficerdetailsaboutthesourceofthereproductiveorpropagating material used for the
cultivation.119Maximum penalty for subsection (3)—165
penalty units.351Exemption for selling protected plant
parts by retailA person may, without a relevant authority
for protected plantparts, sell by retail a protected plant part
if the plant part wasboughtoracceptedfromaholderofacommercialwildlifelicence for the protected plant.352Exemption for particular authority or
permit holders(1)This section applies to the holder
of—(a)aprevioususeauthorityforaprotectedareawhohastaken protected
plant parts in the protected area underthe authority;
or(b)aculturalornaturalresourcespermitforaprotectedarea who has
taken protected plant parts in the protectedarea under the
permit.(2)Theholdermay,withoutarelevantauthorityforprotectedplantparts,usetheprotectedplantpartsforacommercialpurpose.(3)However—(a)the
holder may sell the plant parts only to a person whoholds
a commercial wildlife licence for protected plant119See also section 394 (Requirement to
keep records).
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353232Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 353parts; and(b)theNatureConservation(ProtectedPlants)ConservationPlan2000,section35,120appliestotheholder as if the
holder had taken the plant parts under acommercial
wildlife harvesting licence.(4)In
this section—cultural or natural resources permitmeans
a permit, grantedunder chapter 2, part 5, to take, use, keep
or interfere with acultural or natural resource.protected areameans a national
park (recovery), conservationpark or resources
reserve.353Exemption for using protected plant
parts for educationalor scientific research purposes(1)This section applies to a protected
plant taken or kept under alicence, permit or other authority
granted under the Act.(2)Apersonmay,withoutarelevantauthorityforprotectedplants, use the
plant if—(a)the person is a person to whom an
educational purposespermit or scientific purposes permit for
using the plantmay be granted;121and(b)the plant is used
for—(i)scientific research at a tertiary or
other institutionadministered by the Commonwealth or a State
oran entity that is involved in scientific
research; or(ii)teachingataneducationalinstitutionororganisation.120NatureConservation(ProtectedPlants)ConservationPlan2000,section35(Movement of protected plants taken
under commercial wildlife harvesting licence)121See—•foraneducationalpurposespermit—section380(Restrictiononpersonstowhom
permit may be granted); or•for a scientific
purposes permit—section 384 (Restriction on persons to whompermit may be granted).
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1994s 355354Exemption for
retailers to move protected plantsA person
(aretailer) who sells a
protected plant by retail may,withoutawildlifemovementpermit,movetheplanttoaperson who buys the plant from the
retailer if the plant—(a)was bought or
accepted from—(i)anauthorisedcultivatororpropagator(thegrower); or(ii)theholderofacommercialwildlifelicence(thewholesaler) for the plant;
and(b)was moved to the retailer from the
grower or wholesalerin a way that is authorised under the Act;
and(c)if the Act or a law of another State
requires a person toattach a tag to the plant—the person has
attached the tagto the plant.355Exemption to move protected plants for
persons usingplants under exemptionA person may,
without a wildlife movement permit, move aprotected plant
to or from any place within, inside or outsideof the State if
the person may, under the Act, use the plantwithout a
relevant authority for the plant.
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1994s 358Division 4Licences, permits and otherauthorities for taking or usingprotected plants122Subdivision 1Preliminary356Licences that may be grantedThechiefexecutivemaygrantthefollowinglicencesforprotected plants—(a)a
commercial wildlife licence;(b)a
recreational wildlife licence;(c)a
commercial wildlife harvesting licence;(d)a
recreational wildlife harvesting licence;(e)a
herbarium licence.357Permits that may be grantedThechiefexecutivemaygrantthefollowingpermitsforprotected plants—(a)a
clearing permit;(b)a damage mitigation permit;(c)an educational purposes permit;(d)a scientific purposes permit.358Authorities that may be grantedThechiefexecutivemaygrantthefollowingauthoritiesforprotected plants—122See
also—•theNatureConservation(ProtectedPlants)ConservationPlan2000,part3(Taking, using and keeping protected
plants); and•theNatureConservation(Dugong)ConservationPlan1999,section5(Restrictionongrantofpermits,licencesandauthoritiesforotherprotectedwildlife).
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1994s 362(a)an Aboriginal
tradition authority;(b)an Island custom authority.Subdivision 2Commercial
wildlife licences360Holder may use protected plants for
commercial purposeA holder, or a relevant person for the
holder, of a commercialwildlife licence for protected plants
may use protected plantsfor a commercial purpose.361Selling or giving away protected
plants generallyA person must not sell or give away a
protected plant under acommercial wildlife licence
unless—(a)theplantwaspropagatedbytheholder,orrelevantperson for the
holder, of the licence; or(b)the plant was
taken by the holder, or a relevant personfortheholder,ofthelicenceunderacommercialwildlife
harvesting licence also held by the holder; or(c)the
plant was—(i)boughtoracceptedfromapersonwhoisauthorised to sell or give away the
plant under theAct or a law of another State; and(ii)if the plant was bought or accepted
from a personinanotherStateandalawoftheotherStaterequires a tag to
be attached to the plant when it issold in the
State—the tag is attached to the plant.Maximum
penalty—165 penalty units.362Additional
provision about selling whole type A restrictedplants(1)ThissectionappliesifapersonissellingawholetypeArestricted plant under a commercial
wildlife licence.(2)The person must—
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1994s 363(a)ifthepersonissellingtheplanttoaholderofacommercial wildlife licence for the
plant—(i)possess an official tag or
propagator’s tag for eachwholetypeArestrictedplantavailableforsale;and(ii)if the plant has a label attached to
it—ensure theplant is correctly identified on the label;
or(b)if the person is selling the plant to
another person—(i)eachwholetypeArestrictedplantavailableforsale has an official tag or
propagator’s tag attachedto it; and(ii)if
the plant has a label attached to it—the plant iscorrectly identified on the label.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.(3)Also, if the person sells the plant to
a holder of a commercialwildlifelicencefortheplant,thepersonmustensurethecorrectofficialtagorpropagator’stagisattachedto,oraccompanies, the whole type A
restricted plant when the plantis moved to the
holder.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.363Requirement to keep record book(1)A holder of a commercial wildlife
licence for protected plantsmust keep a
record book supplied by the chief executive forthe
licence.123Maximum penalty—120 penalty
units.(2)The holder complies with subsection
(1) if a relevant personfor the holder keeps the book for the
holder.(3)This section is subject to any
provision of a conservation planabout the keeping
of a record book for a commercial wildlifelicence for
protected plants to which the plan relates.123See
chapter 4 (General provisions), part 3 (Provisions about record
books) for therequirements for record books required to be
kept under the Act.
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1994s 365364Requirement to
give return of operations(1)A holder of a
commercial wildlife licence for protected plantsmustgivethechiefexecutiveareturnofoperationsthatcomplies with section 454124for the licence.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.(2)The holder
complies with subsection (1) if a relevant personfor
the holder gives the return to the chief executive for theholder.(3)This
section is subject to any provision of a conservation planabout
the giving of a return of operations for a commercialwildlife licence for protected plants to
which the plan relates.Subdivision 3Recreational
wildlife licences365Restriction on persons to whom licence
may be grantedThe chief executive may grant a recreational
wildlife licencefor protected plants to a person only
if—(a)the person is—(i)a
recreational plant society; or(ii)a
member of a recreational plant society; and(b)thepersondoesnotemployorengageanyonetopropagate or sell or give away the
plant; and(c)theperson’sactivitiesofpropagatingandsellingorgiving away protected plants are not a
business, homeoccupationorhomeindustryunderalocallaworaplanningschemeundertheIntegratedPlanningAct1997.124Section 454 (Form and nature of return
of operations)See chapter 4 (General provisions), part 4
(Provisions about return of operations)generally for
requirements about return of operations required to be given under
theAct.
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366238Nature Conservation Regulation
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protected plants for recreational purpose(1)A
holder of a recreational wildlife licence for protected
plantsmayuseprotectedplantsforapurposeotherthanacommercial
purpose.(2)Also, if the holder is a recreational
plant society, a relevantperson for the holder may use
protected plants for a purposeother than a
commercial purpose.367Holder may also use particular
protected plants forcommercial purpose in particular
circumstances(1)A holder of a recreational wildlife
licence for protected plantsmaysellawholetypeArestrictedplantforacommercialpurpose if the
plant was—(a)propagated by the holder; or(b)takenbytheholderunderarecreationalwildlifeharvesting licence also held by the
holder.(2)However, the holder must attach an
official tag to the plant.(3)Also, if the
holder is a recreational plant society—(a)the sale must be made at an annual
show or meeting ofthe society that is open to the public;
and(b)thesalepricemustnotbemorethanareasonableamount to meet the costs of propagating or
taking theplant.(4)In
this section—holder,forarecreationalwildlifelicenceheldbyarecreational
plant society, includes a relevant person for theholder.368Restriction on selling particular
plants(1)A holder of a recreational wildlife
licence must not sell a plantraised from the
seed or other propagating material of a type Brestricted plant
taken in the wild.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.(2)However, subsection (1) does not apply
to a recreational plant
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1994s 370society if the plant—(a)was raised from the seed or other
propagating materialofatypeBrestrictedplant,otherthananendangeredplant; and(b)is sold at an annual show or meeting
of the society thatis open to the public.Subdivision
4Commercial wildlife harvestinglicence369Holder may take and use particular protected
plantsA holder, or a relevant person for the
holder, of a commercialwildlifeharvestinglicenceforprotectedplantsmaydothefollowing for a commercial purpose—(a)take protected plants from the place
stated on the licenceas a place from where the plants may
be taken;(b)useprotectedplantsatthelicensedpremisesforthelicence.125Subdivision 5Recreational
wildlife harvestinglicence370Holder may take and use particular
plantsAholderofarecreationalwildlifeharvestinglicenceforprotected plants may do the following
for a purpose other thana commercial purpose—(a)take protected plants from the place
stated on the licenceas a place from where the plants may
be taken;125See, however, theNature
Conservation (Protected Plants) Conservation Plan 2000,section 9 (Taking of protected plant
during harvest period).
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1994s 372(b)useprotectedplantsatthelicensedpremisesforthelicence.126Subdivision 6Herbarium
licences371Restriction on persons to whom licence
may be granted(1)Thechiefexecutivemaygrantaherbariumlicenceforprotected plants only to a State
herbarium.(2)In this section—State
herbariummeans a non-profit institution that—(a)isownedoradministeredbytheCommonwealthoraState; and(b)has,asitsmajorfunction,thepreservationofinformation in any branch of the natural
sciences aboutplants.372Holder may take or use protected plants in
particularcircumstances(1)A
holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a herbariumlicence may take and use, other than sell,
protected plants.(2)However,subsection(1)doesnotauthorisetheholderorrelevant person to take or use the plants
for a bioprospectingactivity.Note—The holder of a herbarium licence
could also be granted 1 or more otherlicencesunderthisregulationauthorisingtheholdertotakeoruseprotected plants for a bioprospecting
activity.(3)Also,subsection(1)onlyauthorisestheholderorrelevantperson to use the
plants at—(a)the licensed premises for the licence;
or(b)another place if—126See,
however, theNature Conservation (Protected Plants)
Conservation Plan 2000,section 9 (Taking
of protected plant during harvest period).
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373241Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 375(i)theplantsareusedattheotherplacetoobtainflowersorpropagatingmaterialfromtheplants;and(ii)the holder of the
licence has written approval fromthechiefexecutivetousetheplantsattheotherplace.Subdivision 7Clearing
permits373Holder may take protected
plantsAholder,orarelevantpersonfortheholder,ofaclearingpermit may take protected plants from the
place stated on thepermit as a place from where the plants may
be taken.127Subdivision 8Damage
mitigation permits374Restriction on plants for which permit
may be grantedThechiefexecutivemaygrantadamagemitigationpermitonly for—(a)a near threatened or least concern
plant; or(b)an endangered, vulnerable or rare
plant if a conservationplan allows a damage mitigation permit
for the plant tobe granted.128375Restriction on purposes for which
permit may be grantedThechiefexecutivemaygrantadamagemitigationpermitonly for 1 or
both of the following purposes—(a)to
prevent damage or loss caused, or likely to be caused,127SeealsotheNatureConservation(ProtectedPlants)ConservationPlan2000,section 29
(Restrictions on grant of clearing permit) and 30 (Conditions of
clearingpermit).128See
theNature Conservation (Protected Plants)
Conservation Plan 2000, section 31(Restrictions on
grant of damage mitigation permit).
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1994s 378by a protected plant;(b)topreventorminimiseathreat,orpotentialthreat,tohuman health and wellbeing caused by a
protected plant.376Restriction on grant of permit for
damage or lossThe chief executive may grant a damage
mitigation permit fordamage or loss caused, or likely to be
caused, by a protectedplant only if the chief executive is
satisfied—(a)the plant is causing, or may cause,
damage; and(b)if the damage is not prevented or
controlled—(i)persons may suffer significant
economic loss; or(ii)the ecological sustainability of
nature is likely tobe harmed; and(c)actionunderthepermitwillnotadverselyaffectthesurvival in the wild of the plant or
other wildlife.377Restriction on grant of permit for
threat to human healthand wellbeingThe chief
executive may grant a damage mitigation permit forathreat,orpotentialthreat,tohumanhealthandwellbeingcausedbyaprotectedplantonlyifthechiefexecutiveissatisfied—(a)thereis,ormaybe,athreattoaperson’shealthandwellbeing resulting from the presence
of the plant; and(b)action under a permit will notdetrimentally affect thesurvival in the
wild of the plant or other wildlife.378Holder may take protected plants(1)Aholder,orarelevantpersonfortheholder,ofadamagemitigationpermitmaytakeprotectedplantsfromtheplacestated on the permit as a place from where
the plant may betaken.(2)Subsection (1) does not authorise the holder
or relevant personto use protected plants under the
permit.
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1994s 381379Requirement to
give return of operations(1)A holder of a
damage mitigation permit for protected plantsmustgivethechiefexecutiveareturnofoperationsthatcomplies with section 454129for the permit.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.(2)The holder
complies with subsection (1) if a relevant personfor
the holder gives the return to the chief executive for theholder.(3)This
section is subject to any provision of a conservation planaboutthegivingofareturnofoperationsforadamagemitigationpermitforprotectedplantstowhichtheplanrelates.Subdivision
9Educational purposes permits380Restriction on persons to whom permit
may be grantedThe chief executive may grant an educational
purposes permitfor protected plants to a person only
if—(a)foranindividual—thechiefexecutiveissatisfiedtheindividual—(i)holdsatertiaryqualificationrelevanttotheactivities to be
carried out under the permit; or(ii)hasdemonstratedexperienceandknowledgeinrelation to the activities to be carried out
under thepermit; or(b)foracorporation—thecorporationisaneducationalinstitution or
organisation.381Restriction on purpose for which
permit may be grantedThe chief executive may grant an
educational purposes permit129Section 454 (Form
and nature of return of operations)See chapter 4
(General provisions), part 4 (Provisions about return of
operations)generally for requirements about return of
operations required to be given under theAct.
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1994s 383for protected plants only if the chief
executive is satisfied—(a)the purpose for
which the plant is proposed to be takenorusedunderthepermitisagenuineeducationalpurpose;
and(b)the applicant for the permit will not,
or does not intendto,makeafinancialbenefitfromtakingorusingtheplant
under the permit.130382Holder may take
and use protected plants(1)A holder, or a
relevant person for a holder, of an educationalpurposespermitmaytakeanduse,otherthansellorgiveaway,
protected plants.(2)Also, the holder or person may give
plant parts from the plantstoapersonintendingtousetheplantpartsundersection353.131(3)However,subsection(1)doesnotauthorisetheholderorrelevant person to use the plants for a
commercial purpose.383Requirement to give return of
operations(1)Aholderofaneducationalpurposespermitforprotectedplants must give
the chief executive a return of operations thatcomplies with
section 454132for the permit.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.(2)The holder
complies with subsection (1) if a relevant personfor
the holder gives the return to the chief executive for theholder.130SeealsotheNatureConservation(ProtectedPlants)ConservationPlan2000,section 28
(Restriction on grant of educational or scientific purposes
permit).131Section 353 (Exemption for using
protected plant parts for educational or scientificresearch purposes)132Section 454 (Form and nature of return of
operations)See chapter 4 (General provisions), part 4
(Provisions about return of operations)generally for
requirements about return of operations required to be given under
theAct.
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384245Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 385(3)This section is
subject to any provision of a conservation planabout the giving
of a return of operations for an educationalpurposes permit
for protected plants to which the plan relates.Subdivision
10Scientific purposes permit384Restriction on persons to whom permit
may be granted(1)The chief executive may grant a
scientific purposes permit toa person only
if—(a)thepersonis,orisassociatedwith,anyofthefollowing—(i)atertiaryorotherinstitutionadministeredbytheCommonwealth or a State; or(ii)an entity that is involved in
scientific research; and(b)ifthepersonisanindividual—thechiefexecutiveissatisfied the individual—(i)isreceiving,orhascompleted,postgraduatetraininginscientificresearchrelevanttotheactivities the individual proposes to
carry out underthe permit; or(ii)has
achieved a satisfactory level of competence inscientificresearchrelevanttotheactivitiestheindividualproposestocarryoutunderthepermit.133(2)Also,thechiefexecutivemaygrantascientificpurposespermit to a person associated with an
institution or entity onlyif the chief executive is satisfied
the way the scientific purposeistobeachievedisconsistentwiththerequirementsoftheinstitution or entity.385Restriction on purposes for which
permit may be grantedThe chief executive may grant a
scientific purposes permit for133SeealsotheNatureConservation(ProtectedPlants)ConservationPlan2000,section 28
(Restriction on grant of educational or scientific purposes
permit).
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1994s 387protected plants only if the chief
executive is satisfied—(a)the plants are to
be taken, used or kept for research thatwill, or is
likely to, make a significant contribution tocommunityknowledgeaboutthematterforwhichtheresearch is conducted; and(b)theplantsarenottobetaken,usedorkeptforacommercial purpose; and(c)itisnecessarytotaketheplantsfromthewild,including, for example, because there are no
plants ofthe same species otherwise available for the
research.386Holder may take and use protected
plants(1)A holder, or a relevant person for the
holder, of a scientificpurposespermitmaytakeanduse,otherthansellorgiveaway,
protected plants.(2)Also, the holder or person may give
plant parts from the plantstoapersonintendingtousetheplantpartsundersection353.134387Requirement to give return of
operations(1)A holder of a scientific purposes
permit for protected plantsmustgivethechiefexecutiveareturnofoperationsthatcomplies with section 454135for the licence.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.(2)The holder
complies with subsection (1) if a relevant personfor
the holder gives the return to the chief executive for theholder.134Section 353 (Exemption for using protected
plant parts for educational or scientificresearch
purposes)135Section 454 (Form and nature of return
of operations)See chapter 4 (General provisions), part 4
(Provisions about return of operations)generally for
requirements about return of operations required to be given under
theAct.
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388247Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 390(3)This section is
subject to any provision of a conservation planaboutthegivingofareturnofoperationsforascientificpurposes permit
for protected plants to which the plan relates.Subdivision
11Aboriginal tradition and Islandcustom authorities388Restriction on persons to whom authority may
begrantedThechiefexecutivemaygrantanAboriginaltraditionorIslandcustomauthorityforprotectedplantsonlytoacorporation whose members represent a
community or groupof Aborigines or Torres Strait Islanders
particularly concernedwith the land from where the protected
plants are to be taken.389Restriction on
circumstances under which authority maybe grantedThechiefexecutivemaygrantanAboriginaltraditionorIsland custom authority for protected
plants only if the chiefexecutive—(a)has
had regard to any advice given by the corporationnamedintheapplicationonthesignificance,underAboriginaltraditionorIslandcustom,oftheplantscovered by the application; and(b)issatisfiedthepurposeforwhichtheplantsaretobetakenisofparticularsignificanceunderAboriginaltradition or
Island custom according to the views of thepeopleregardedbythemembersofthegrouptheapplicantrepresentsashavingauthoritytostatethetraditional or customary significance of the
plants.390Holder may take and use protected
plants(1)Theholder,orarelevantpersonfortheholder,ofanAboriginaltraditionorIslandcustomauthoritymaytakeprotected plants from the place stated
on the permit as a placefrom where the protected plants may be
taken.
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1994s 392(2)Also, the holder
or relevant person may use the plants if theuseisforthepersonal,domesticornon-commercialcommunal needs of
the members of the corporation to whomthe authority is
granted.Division 5Provisions about
authorisedcultivators and propagatorsSubdivision 1Approval of
authorised cultivatorsand propagators391Approval of persons as authorised cultivator
orpropagator(1)Thechiefexecutivemayapproveacorporationoranindividualtobeanauthorisedcultivatororpropagatorforprotected plants.(2)However, the chief executive may not approve
an individualyoungerthan18yearstobeanauthorisedcultivatororpropagator for protected plants.392Restriction on persons who may be
approved136The chief executive may approve a
person to be an authorisedcultivator or propagator for protected
plants only if—(a)the chief executive is
satisfied—(i)thepersonhasthenecessaryexperience,land,facilities,equipment,lawfullyobtainedstockplants or other
propagating material for cultivatingor propagating
protected plants; and(ii)thepersonwouldnot,undersection5,beprevented from
being granted a relevant authority136SeealsotheNatureConservation(ProtectedPlants)ConservationPlan2000,section 39
(Restriction on approval of authorised propagators to take
seed).
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1994s 393ifthepersonmadeanapplicationfortheauthority;137and(b)thepersondoesnotholdacommercialwildlifeharvestinglicence,otherthanalicencethatonlyauthorisesthetakingofstockplants,forplantsofthesamegenusthatthepersonintendstocultivateorpropagate; and(c)the
person—(i)is a resident of the State; or(ii)if the person is a corporation—has
premises in theStateatwhichtheplantsaretobecultivatedorpropagated.393Notice of approval(1)Thissectionappliesifthechiefexecutivehasapprovedaperson to be an authorised cultivator or
propagator.(2)The chief executive must give the
person written notice of theapproval.(3)The notice must state—(a)theplacewherethepersonmaycarryoutactivitiesunder the
approval; and(b)if the person is an individual—the
residential address ofthe person; and(c)ifthepersonisapprovedasanauthorisedpropagator—the
authorisation number for the approval.137See,
in particular, section 5(4), (5) and (7).
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2Carrying out activities underapproval394Requirement to keep recordsAnauthorisedcultivatororpropagatormustkeep,fortheperiod required under section
473,138the following for eachreproductiveorpropagatingmaterialobtainedbythecultivator or propagator for
cultivation or propagation—(a)ifthecultivatororpropagatortookthematerial—awritten record of
the following information—(i)the date the
material was taken; and(ii)the place from
where the material was taken; or(b)if
the cultivator or propagator bought the material—aninvoice or receipt from the seller;
or(c)ifthecultivatororpropagatoracceptedthematerialfromanotherperson—awrittenrecordofthedatethecultivator or propagator accepted the
material from theother person.139Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.395Assistance to conservation
officersAnauthorisedcultivatororpropagatormustgiveaconservation
officer all necessary help to enable the officer—(a)toinspecteachplantkeptbythecultivatororpropagator; and138Section 473 (Period for which particular
documents must be kept)See also chapter 4 (General
provisions), part 3 (Provisions about record books) forthe
requirements for record books required to be kept under the
Act.139See also section 107 (Identification
requirement for buying or selling protected,international or
prohibited wildlife).
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396251Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 398(b)to obtain or
check any records required, under the Act,to be kept by the
cultivator or propagator.140Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.396Requirement to
notify chief executive of new address(1)This
section applies if—(a)anauthorisedcultivatororpropagatorcarriesoutactivities, under an approval of the
chief executive, at aparticular place; and(b)the cultivator or propagator changes
the place where thecultivatororpropagatorintendstocarryouttheactivities under the approval.(2)Thecultivatororpropagatormust,within14daysafterchanging the
place, give written notice to the chief executiveof
the address of the new place.Maximum
penalty—10 penalty units.Part 8Permit for moving
wildlifeDivision 1Preliminary397Purpose of pt 8The purpose of
this part is to allow persons to move wildlife toorfromaplaceforparticularmovementsthatarenototherwise authorised under the Act.398Permit may be grantedThe
chief executive may grant a wildlife movement permit forthe
movement of wildlife.140Seesections107(Identificationrequirementforbuyingorsellingprotected,international or prohibited wildlife) and
394 (Requirement to keep records).
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1994s 398B398AConditions for permits for interstate
movements(1)Thissectionappliestoawildlifemovementpermitforthemovement of a live protected animal to
another State if theperson to whom the wildlife is being moved
is not the holderof a relevant authority, or a relevant
person for the holder of arelevant authority.(2)Withoutlimitingtheconditionsthechiefexecutivemayimpose, the chief executive may impose
on the permit—(a)a condition about the purpose for
which the animal, or aprogenyoftheanimal,maybeused,orthewaytheanimal, or a progeny of the animal, must be
kept, in theother State; and(b)aconditionofatypementionedinparagraph(a)thatimposes an obligation on the holder of
the permit, or arelevantpersonfortheholder,thatcontinuesafterthepermit expires.(3)However, the chief executive may impose the
condition on thepermit only if—(a)the
chief executive reasonably believes the imposition isnecessary to achieve the object of the Act;
and(b)theconditionisnotinconsistentwiththelawsoftheother State.(4)In
this section—holder,of a wildlife
movement permit that has expired, meansthe person who
held the permit immediately before its expiry.Division
1AExport agreements398BMinister may enter into agreement(1)The Minister may, for the State, enter
into an agreement (anexport agreement) with a person
in another country to whoma protected animal in the State is to
be sold, given or moved.(2)IftheanimalisbeingmovedfromapersonotherthantheMinisterorthechiefexecutive,thepersonfromwhomthe
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398C253Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 398Danimalistobemovedmustalsobeapartytotheexportagreement.398COnly suitable persons may be party to
agreement(1)TheMinistermayenterintoanexportagreementforaprotected animal
with a person in another country only if theMinister is
reasonably satisfied the person is a suitable personto be
a party to the agreement.(2)In deciding
whether a person is a suitable person to be a partyto an
export agreement for a protected animal, the Ministermust
have regard to the following—(a)the
nature of the place where the animal is to be kept intheothercountry,includingwhethertheplacehasappropriatefacilitiesforkeepingtheanimalinawaythat is
consistent with the Act;(b)whether the
person has been convicted of—(i)an
offence against the Act; or(ii)anoffencerelatingtocrueltytoananimal,orwildlife generally, against another Act;
or(iii)anoffence,howeverdescribed,equivalenttoanoffencementionedinparagraph(a)or(b)inanother State or country;(c)if the person has previously been a
party to an exportagreement—whether the person breached a
condition ofthe agreement and, if the person breached a
condition ofthe agreement, the nature of the
breach;(d)any other matter relevant to the
person’s ability to keepand use the animal for which the
agreement is sought ina way that is consistent with the
Act.398DContent of agreement(1)Anexportagreementforaprotectedanimalmustprovidefor—(a)thetreatmentoftheanimalandanyprogenyoftheanimalintheothercountry,includingthewaytheanimal or progeny must be fed and housed;
and
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1994s 400(b)thedisposaloftheanimalandanyprogenyoftheanimal; and(c)if
appropriate, the making of financial contributions totheStatefortheconservationofanimalsofthesamespecies,
including, for example, financial contributionsformeasuresdirectedatpromotingthecontinuedexistenceofviablepopulationsofthespeciesinthewild.(2)An
export agreement may also provide that a security be givento
the State for compliance with a condition of the agreementthat
is directed at a matter mentioned in subsection (1)(a) or(b).(3)In this
section—securityincludesbond,depositofanamountassecurity,guarantee,
indemnity or other surety, insurance, mortgage andundertaking.Division 2Restrictions on grant of wildlifemovement permits399Restriction on animals for which permit may
be grantedThe chief executive may grant a wildlife
movement permit forthemovementofwildlifeonlyifthechiefexecutiveissatisfied the wildlife has been lawfully
taken and kept.400General restriction on movements for
which permit maybe granted generally(1)The
chief executive may grant a wildlife movement permit forthe
movement of wildlife only if—(a)the
person from whom the wildlife is to be moved andthepersontowhomthewildlifeistobemovedareauthorised to keep the wildlife under the
Act or a law ofanother State or country; and(b)the chief executive is satisfied the
movement will not—(i)risk the health or safety of humans or
livestock; or
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the conservation of native wildlifein the State or
country; or(iii)adversely affect
the population in the wild of thewildlife being
moved.(2)Also, the chief executive may not
grant a wildlife movementpermitforthemovementofwildlifeifthemovementisprohibited under a conservation plan for the
wildlife.401Additional general restriction for
movements out of theState(1)This
section applies to a movement of wildlife from a placeinside the State to a place in another State
if the approval of anentity is required before the wildlife
may be moved into theother State.(2)Thechiefmaygrantawildlifemovementpermitforthemovement only if—(a)the
approval of the entity has been given; or(b)the
chief executive is satisfied the approval of the entitywill
be given.402Additional general restriction for
movements into theStateThe chief
executive may grant a wildlife movement permit forthemovementofwildlifefromanotherStateintotheStateonly
if—(a)the movement is not prohibited under a
law of the otherState; and(b)if
the approval of an entity in the other State is requiredbefore the wildlife can be moved out of that
State—(i)the approval has been given; or(ii)the chief executive is satisfied the
approval will begiven.
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1994s 402B402AAdditional restriction for movement of
prescribedprotected animal to another StateThe
chief executive can not grant a wildlife movement permitforthemovementofaprescribedprotectedanimalfromaplace in the
State to another State unless—(a)the
chief executive is reasonably satisfied the person inthe
other State to whom the animal is to be moved doesnot
intend to—(i)move the animal to another country;
or(ii)sell, give or move the animal to a
person in anothercountry; or(b)ifthechiefexecutiveisnotsatisfiedunderparagraph(a)—(i)the animal has been bred in captivity
or the chiefexecutivereasonablybelievestheanimal,ifreleased into the wild, will not, or is
unlikely to,survivebecauseitsuffersfromthebehaviouraldisorder known as
human imprinting; and(ii)thechiefexecutiveissatisfiedselling,givingormoving the animal to a person in another
countrywillnotadverselyaffecttheviabilityofpopulations of animals of the same species
that arekept in zoos in the State; and(iii)anexportagreementwiththeStatehasbeenentered into for
the animal; and(iv)ifanexportpermitisrequiredbeforetheanimalmay be exported
to the other country—(A)anexportpermithasbeenissuedfortheexport of the
animal; or(B)thechiefexecutiveissatisfiedanexportpermitwillbeissuedfortheexportoftheanimal.402BAdditional restriction for movement of
prescribedprotected animal within the State for
exportThe chief executive can not grant a wildlife
movement permit
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1994s 403forthemovementofaprescribedprotectedanimalfromaplace in the State to another place in
the State for exportingthe animal unless—(a)theanimalhasbeenbredincaptivityorthechiefexecutivereasonablybelievestheanimal,ifreleasedinto the wild,
will not, or is unlikely to, survive becauseit suffers from
the behavioural disorder known as humanimprinting;
and(b)the chief executive is satisfied
selling, giving or movingtheanimaltoapersoninanothercountrywillnotadversely affect
the viability of populations of animalsof the same
species that are kept in zoos in the State; and(c)an
export agreement with the State has been entered intofor
the animal; and(d)if an export permit is required before
the animal may beexported to the other country—(i)an export permit has been issued for
the export ofthe animal; or(ii)thechiefexecutiveissatisfiedanexportpermitwill
be issued for the export of the animal; and(e)an
approved electromagnetic implant has been insertedinto
the animal and the chief executive has been given awrittennoticestatingtheidentificationcodefortheimplant.Division 3Things
authorised by wildlifemovement permit403Holder may move wildlife(1)Aholder,orarelevantpersonforaholder,ofawildlifemovementpermitforwildlifemaymovethewildlifeidentified on the permit from and to the
places stated to thepermit.(2)However, subsection (1) only authorises the
holder or relevantperson to make 1 movement under the
permit.
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products404Purpose of pt 9The purpose of
this part is to declare particular products madeor
derived from protected wildlife as processed products thatarenotincludedinthedefinitionsofprotectedanimalorprotected plant.141405Definition for pt
9In this part—unpack, in
relation to a product, does not include removing amark,
label, tag or other thing that has been directly placed on,or
attached to, the product.406Processed
products made or derived from protectedanimals(1)For the Act, schedule,
definitionprotected animal,
paragraph(b), the following products are a processed
product that is notincluded in the definition—(a)a processed product mentioned in
schedule 6, part 2;(b)aproductmentionedinparagraph(a)thathasbeenunpacked;(c)a
product made or derived from a product mentioned inparagraph (a).(2)However,aprocessedproductmadeorderivedfromananimal,otherthanacrocodile,ceasestobeaprocessedproduct if the
animal—(a)is included in the list of threatened
species establishedundertheEnvironmentProtectionandBiodiversityConservation Act
1999(Cwlth);142and141See also
theNature Conservation (Macropod) Conservation
Plan 2005.142See section 178
(Listing of threatened species) of theEnvironment
Protection andBiodiversity Conservation Act 1999(Cwlth).
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to a person other than the chief executiveor a holder of a
museum licence.407Processed products made or derived
from protectedplantsFortheAct,schedule,definitionprotectedplant,paragraph(b), the
following products are a processed product that is notincluded in the definition—(a)a processed product mentioned in
schedule 6, part 3;(b)aproductmentionedinparagraph(a)thathasbeenunpacked;(c)a
product made or derived from a product mentioned inparagraph (a).408Conservation officer may ask for evidence of
source used(1)Thissectionappliestoapersonwhopossessesaprocessedproduct.(2)If asked by a conservation officer,
the person must, unless thepersonhasareasonableexcuse,produceevidenceofthesourcefromwhichtheprocessedproductwasmadeorderived.Maximum
penalty—165 penalty units.Part 10General
offences409Using poison or adhesive substance in
a way that maytake protected animals(1)Apersonmustnotuse,ordirectanotherpersontouse,apoison or
adhesive substance in a way that may result in thetaking of a protected animal.Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.(2)Subsection (1) does not apply to a
holder, or relevant personfor the holder, of a relevant
authority for an animal using a
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the animal if—(a)the authority authorises the holder to
use the poison orsubstance to take the animal; and(b)the holder complies with any
conditions of the authority,including a
condition that the chief executive has writtenon the
authority.143(3)In this
section—adhesive substanceincludes birdlime
or a viscid substance.use,inrelationtoapoisonoradhesivesubstance,includesattempt to use
the poison or substance.410Interfering with
animal breeding place(1)A person must
not, unless the person has a reasonable excuse,interfere with an
animal breeding place that is being used by aprotected animal
to incubate or rear the animal’s offspring.Maximum
penalty—165 penalty units.(2)For subsection
(1), an animal breeding place is being used bya protected
animal to incubate or rear the animal’s offspringif—(a)the animal is
preparing, or has prepared, the place forincubating or
rearing the animal’s offspring; or(b)theanimalisbreeding,orisabouttobreed,andisphysically occupying the place;
or(c)theanimalandtheanimal’soffspringarephysicallyoccupyingtheplace,eveniftheoccupationisonlyperiodical;
or(d)theanimalhasusedtheplacetoincubateorreartheanimal’s
offspring and is of a species generally knownto return to the
same place to incubate or rear offspringin each breeding
season for the animal.(3)Itisareasonableexcuseforapersontointerferewiththe143See, for example,
sections 210 (Way animal may be taken) and 220 (Way animalmay
be taken).See also, section 6 (Compliance with
conditions).
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1994s 411breeding place if—(a)theinterferencehappenedinthecourseofalawfulactivity that was not directed towards the
interference;and(b)theinterferencecouldnothavebeenreasonablyavoided.(4)Also, subsection (1) does not apply to
a person removing orotherwise interfering with the breeding
place if—(a)theremovalorinterferenceispartofanapprovedspeciesmanagementprogram
foranimals ofthesamespecies; or(b)thepersonholdsadamagemitigationpermitfortheanimalandthepermitauthorisestheremovalorinterferance.(5)In
this section—approvedspeciesmanagementprogram,foraspeciesofanimal, means a program about managing the
population andhabitat of the species of animal that is
approved by the chiefexecutive.interfere,withananimalbreedingplace,includesdamage,destroy, mark,
move or dig up the breeding place.411Feeding native animals in the wild
generally(1)Thissectionappliestoapersonevenifthepersonholdsacommercialwildlifelicence(wildlifeinteraction)foraprotected animal.(2)A
person must not feed a native animal in the wild in a waythat
may immediately threaten human health or safety.Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.(3)Without limiting subsection (2), a
person feeds an animal in awaythatmayimmediatelythreatenhumanhealthorsafelyif—(a)thepersonfeedstheanimalinawaythatcausestheanimal to move from the place where it is
located to theplace where the person is providing the
food; and
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the animal results in danger to humanhealth or
safety.412Feeding dangerous native animals in
the wild(1)Apersonmustnotfeedanativeanimalinthewildthatisdangerous,
venomous or capable of injuring a person.Maximum
penalty—40 penalty units.(2)Subsection (1)
does not apply to—(a)thefollowingpersonsperformingfunctionsundertheAct in relation to the native
animal—(i)the chief executive;(ii)aconservationofficer,publicserviceofficerorother
employee of the department acting under thechief executive’s
authority; or(b)apersonwhofeedsanativeanimalunderarelevantauthority for the
animal or an exemption under section159.144413Disturbing
dangerous native animals in the wild(1)A
person must not disturb a native animal in the wild that isdangerous, venomous or capable of injuring a
person.Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.(2)Subsection (1) does not apply
to—(a)thefollowingpersonsperformingfunctionsundertheAct in relation to the native
animal—(i)the chief executive;(ii)aconservationofficer,publicserviceofficerorother
employee of the department acting under thechief executive’s
authority; or(b)another person who disturbs a native
animal—144Section 159 (Exemption for interacting
with animals in the wild)
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section 159;145or(ii)inthecourseofalawfulactivitythatwasnotdirected towards
the disturbance if the disturbancecould not have
been reasonably avoided.414Procedure for
accidental taking of marine mammals andturtles(1)This section applies if—(a)apersontakesaprotectedmarinemammalormarineturtleinthecourseofalawfulactivitythatwasnotdirected towards
taking the mammal or turtle; and(b)the
taking could not have been reasonably avoided.(2)The
person must—(a)if the animal is sick or injured or
dead—(i)immediately notify a conservation
officer about themammal or turtle and the circumstances in
whichthe mammal or turtle was taken; and(ii)iftheofficerdirectsthepersontodealwiththemammalorturtleinaparticularway—dealwiththe mammal or turtle in the way
directed; or(b)otherwise—returnittothewatersfromwhichitwastaken.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.(3)This section does
not apply to a whale or dolphin to which theNatureConservation(WhalesandDolphins)ConservationPlan 1997relates.146145Section 159 (Exemption for interacting
with animals in the wild)146SeetheNatureConservation(WhalesandDolphins)ConservationPlan1997,section 13
(Procedure on accidental taking of a whale or dolphin) for the
procedureabout dealing with a whale or dolphin to
which that conservation plan relates.
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taking protected sharks(1)This section
applies if a person takes a protected shark undersection 148A.147(2)The person must—(a)if
the shark is sick or injured or dead—(i)as
soon as practicable, notify a conservation officerabout
the shark and the circumstances in which theshark was taken;
and(ii)iftheofficerdirectsthepersontodealwiththeshark
in a particular way—deal with the shark inthe way directed;
or(b)otherwise—returnittothewatersfromwhichitwastaken.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.(3)A conservation
officer may give a direction under subsection(2)(a)(ii)onlyifthedirectionisreasonableinthecircumstances.415Release of animals into the wild(1)A person must not—(a)release an animal that has been bred or kept
in captivityinto the wild; or(b)releaseananimalintoanareaofthewildwhereananimal of the same species does not
normally live.Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.(2)However,subsection(1)doesnotapplytoapersonwhoreleases an animal if—(a)thereleaseisauthorisedunderanAct,includingalicence, permit or other authority
granted under the Act;or(b)thechiefexecutivehasgiventhepersonawrittenapproval allowing
the person to release the animal; or147Section 148A (Exemption for protected shark
in particular circumstances)
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1994s 417(c)thepersonreleasingtheanimal expects to recover theanimal after it is released.416Spreading or releasing particular
parts of non-nativeplants(1)This
section applies to a plant other than a native plant.(2)A person must not spread or release a
reproductive material ofthe plant in the wild, unless the
person has written approvalfromthechiefexecutiveallowingthepersontoreleasethematerial.Maximum
penalty—165 penalty units.(3)In this
section—reproductive material, of a plant,
means any part of the plantthat is capable of asexual or sexual
reproduction.Examples of reproductive material of a
plant—1seed or part of a
seed2bulb, rhizome, root, stolon, tuber or
part of a bulb, rhizome, stolonor tuber3stem or leaf cutting417Housing wildlife other than protected
wildlife(1)This section applies to—(a)a domestic bird other than the
following—(i)an ostrich;(ii)apeafowlorpheasantofthefamilyPhasianidae,other than quail
indigenous to Australia;(iii)a pigeon (Columba livia) or poultry;
and(b)anotheranimalotherthanadomesticorprotectedanimal.(2)Apersonmustkeepthebirdoranimalinasecurecageorenclosure that
prevents the bird or animal’s escape.Maximum
penalty—20 penalty units.
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other than protected, international orprohibited
wildlife into the State(1)Thissectionappliestoalivebird,mammal,reptileoramphibian other than a protected,
international, prohibited ordomestic bird,
mammal, reptile or amphibian.(2)ApersonmustnotsendormoveintotheStatethebird,mammal,reptileoramphibianunlessthepersonholdsawildlife movement permit authorising
the movement.Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.(3)In this section—move, a
bird, mammal, reptile or amphibian, includes attemptto
move the bird, mammal, reptile or amphibian.send, an
bird, mammal, reptile or amphibian, includes attemptto
send the bird, mammal, reptile or amphibian.Part 11Miscellaneous provisionsDivision 1Seizure of property419Seizure of particular vehicles or appliances
for theprotection of native wildlife(1)Thissectionappliesifaconservationofficerreasonablybelieves—(a)a vehicle or appliance that is on
land, other than land ina protected area, is—(i)on the land without the consent of the
land-holder;or(ii)is abandoned;
and(b)itisnecessaryordesirabletoremovethevehicleorappliance for the protection of native
wildlife.(2)The conservation officer mayseize
the vehicle or applianceand remove the vehicle or appliance
from the land.
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appliance must be dealt with under chapter 4,part 1.148(4)In this
section—vehicleincludes—(a)a boat, recreational craft and
aircraft; and(b)anything attached to or contained in a
vehicle.Division 2Provisions about
tags420Chief executive may supply tags for
use by person(1)The chief executive may supply a tag
to a person for use underthe Act.(2)Without limiting subsection (1), a tag may
be supplied for anyof the following purposes—(a)to attach to wildlife to allow the
wildlife to be identified;(b)toattachtowildlifethatis,orwillbeafterthetagisattached, a
processed product.(3)Thechiefexecutivemustgivethepersonawrittennoticestating the species of wildlife for which
the tag is supplied.421Nature of tags supplied by the chief
executive(1)A tag supplied by the chief executive
under this division—(a)is the property of the State;
and(b)maynotbetransferredunlessthechiefexecutivehasgiven a written approval for the
transfer.(2)However,subsection(1)(b)issubjecttoanyprovisionofaconservation plan that provides that a
tag supplied for wildlifeto which the conservation plan applies
may not be transferredin any circumstances.148Chapter4(Generalprovisions),part1(Provisionsaboutdealingwithseizedproperty)
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may recall tags(1)Thechiefexecutivemaygiveapersonawrittennoticedirectingthepersontoreturnatagthathasbeensuppliedunder this
division.(2)The notice must state—(a)the place where the tag must be
returned; and(b)the date and time by which the tag
must be returned.(3)The person must, unless the person has
a reasonable excuse,comply with the notice.Maximum penalty
for subsection (3)—50 penalty units.423Using
tags generally(1)A person must not attach a tag to
wildlife of a species otherthan the species for which the tag is
supplied.Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.(2)A person must not attach a used tag to
wildlife.Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.(3)In this section—usedtagmeansatagthathasbeenpreviouslyattachedtowildlife.424Tags
not to be used by unauthorised person(1)Aperson,otherthananauthorisedperson,mustnotdothefollowingunlessthepersonhaswrittenapprovalfromthechief
executive—(a)possess a tag supplied under this
division;(b)attach a tag supplied under this
division to wildlife.Maximum penalty—165 penalty
units.(2)This section is subject to any
provision of a conservation planthat provides for
the persons that may attach a tag to wildlife
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section—authorisedperson,inrelationtoatagsuppliedunderthisdivision, means any of the following
persons—(a)the chief executive;(b)a conservation officer;(c)for a tag for animals—(i)the person to whom the tag was
supplied; or(ii)a person authorised to possess or
attach the tag bythe person mentioned in paragraph (a);
or(d)for a tag for protected plants—a
holder of a commercialwildlifelicenceorcommercialwildlifeharvestinglicence for
protected plants.425Interfering with tags(1)Apersonmustnotinterferewithatagattachedtowildlifeunlessthepersonhaswrittenapprovalfromthechiefexecutive to interfere with the tag.Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.(2)Subsection (1) does not apply to a
person who removes a tagfromwildlifeifaconservationplanstatesthepersonmayremove the tag from the wildlife.150(3)In this
section—interfere, with a tag,
includes to—(a)remove or damage the tag; or(b)cover or modify the writing on the
tag.Division 3Conservation
value for wildlife149For a harvest macropod, see theNature Conservation (Macropod)
ConservationPlan 2005.150See, for example, theNature Conservation (Macropod) Conservation
Plan 2005,part 5 (Macropod tags), division 2
(Removing tags).
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1Conservation values for protectedwildlife426Conservation value for protected
wildlife(1)Forsection95(1)151oftheAct,theconservationvalueforprotected wildlife is—(a)for extinct in the wild
wildlife—$12307; or(b)for endangered wildlife—$9845;
or(c)for vulnerable wildlife—$7383;
or(d)for rare wildlife—$4921; or(e)for near threatened wildlife—$3500;
or(f)for least concern
wildlife—$1229.(2)However, subsection (1) does not apply
if a conservation planthat applies to the protected
wildlife—(a)states a different conservation value
for the wildlife; or(b)statesthatnoconservationvalueispayableforthewildlife in stated
circumstances.152Subdivision 2Exemptions from
payment ofconservation value427Exemption from payment of conservation value
if takenunder particular authoritiesA
person is exempt from payment of the conservation valueforprotectedwildlifeifthepersontakesthewildlifeunderany
of the following authorities for the wildlife—151Section 95 (Payment of conservation value)
of the Act152See, for example—•foraharvestmacropod—theNatureConservation(Macropod)ConservationPlan 2005,
section 115 (Conservation value for harvest macropods)•foraproblemcrocodile—theNatureConservation(ProblemCrocodiles)Conservation
Plan 1995, sections 10 (Conservation value not
payable) and 12(4)(Procedure on taking of problem crocodile by
conservation officer).
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licence;(b)a damage mitigation permit;(c)an educational purposes permit;(d)a scientific purposes permit;(e)a rehabilitation permit;(f)a collection authority to take least
concern wildlife;(g)a herbarium licence.428Exemption from payment of conservation
value forprotected scorpions or spidersA
person is exempt from payment of conservation value for aprotected scorpion or spider if the person
takes the scorpion orspider under a commercial wildlife
harvesting licence for thescorpion or spider.429Exemption from payment of conservation
value forparticular reptilesA person is
exempt from payment of conservation value for areptile of the
family Elapidae, Hydrophiidae or Laticaudidaeif the reptile is
taken—(a)under a commercial wildlife harvesting
licence for thereptile; and(b)forextractingvenomfortheproductionofantivenenefor
humans.Division 4Stop action
orders430Application for and giving of stop
action order(1)A person (theapplicant) may
apply to the chief executive forthe chief
executive to give another person (therespondent) anorder
(astop action order) requiring the
respondent to stopperforming the actions mentioned in the
order.(2)Thechiefexecutivemaygiveastopactionordertotherespondent only
if the chief executive is satisfied—
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actions threaten human wellbeing; and(b)theapplicanthasmadereasonableattemptstorequirethe respondent to
stop performing the actions; and(c)the
respondent is unlikely to stop performing the actionsunless required to stop performing the
actions under astop action order.(3)Also,
the chief executive may give a stop action order to therespondent only if the respondent has been
given reasonableopportunity to be heard in relation to the
application.(4)Forsubsection(2)(a),arespondent’sactionthatcausesanotherpersononlyinconvenienceorannoyancedoesnotthreaten human wellbeing.431Contents and form of stop action
order(1)A stop action order must state the
following—(a)the name of the applicant;(b)the name and address of the
respondent;(c)each action the respondent is required
to take or stop;(d)that the respondent must comply with
the order within astated period, of at least 7 days, after the
day the ordertakes effect;(e)the
day, not earlier than the day the respondent is giventhe
order, the order takes effect;(f)the
period, of not more than 12 months after the day theorder
takes effect, for which the order has effect;(g)the
reasons for the giving of the order and each actionrequired to be taken or stopped under the
order;(h)that the respondent may appeal against
the decision togive the order to the Magistrates Court
within 28 daysafter the day the respondent is given the
order; and(i)how to appeal.(2)The
stop action order must be signed by the chief
executive.
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comply with stop action orderA person who is
given a stop action order under section 430must comply with
the order.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.Chapter 4General
provisionsPart 1Provisions about
dealing withseized property433Application of pt 1Thispartappliesifpropertyisseized(theseizedproperty)under section 60, 61, 72, 76, 90 or
419.153434Particular
property must be destroyed(1)This section
applies to seized property that is—(a)an
explosive within the meaning of theExplosives
Act1999; or(b)a
trap, snare, net or birdlime; or(c)a
decoy; or(d)a poison.(2)The
chief executive must destroy the property.435Receipt for other seized property(1)This section applies to seized
property, other than property to153Section60(Straystockmaybeseized),61(Generalmuster),72(Removalofunauthorisedstructuresandworks),76(Seizureandremovalofvehicles),90(Seizure of particular vehicles or
appliances for the protection of cultural or naturalresources) or 419 (Seizure of particular
vehicles or appliances for the protection ofnative
wildlife)
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must—(a)giveareceiptforthepropertytotheowneroftheproperty; or(b)if
the name of the owner of the property is not known—(i)leave a receipt as near as possible to
the place fromwherethepropertywasseizedinaconspicuousposition and in a
reasonably secure way; and(ii)publishanoticeinanewspapercirculatinggenerally in the
State.(3)The receipt or notice must—(a)describe generally the property and
its condition; and(b)state that the property—(i)must be claimed within 2 months after
the receiptisgiventotheowneror,ifsubsection(2)(b)applies, the notice is published; and(ii)may be disposed of if it is not
claimed within the 2months.(4)Thissectiondoesnotapplytoathingifitwouldbeimpracticable or unreasonable to expect the
chief executive toaccount for the thing given its condition,
nature and value.436Return of claimed property(1)This section applies if—(a)thechiefexecutivehas,undersection435,givenareceipt, or published a notice, for seized
property; and(b)a person makes a claim for the seized
property within 2months after the receipt is given or notice
is published.(2)The chief executive may return the
property to the person onlyif—(a)the
chief executive is satisfied the person has a right tothe
property; and(b)the person pays the chief executive
the reasonable costs
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and(ii)givingareceiptorpublishinganoticefortheseizure.437Dealing with unclaimed property(1)This section applies if—(a)thechiefexecutivehas,undersection435,givenareceipt, or published a notice, for seized
property; and(b)the owner of the property has not
claimed the propertywithin2monthsafterthereceiptwasgivenornoticewas
published.(2)The chief executive may sell the
property by auction.(3)However, the chief executive must, at
least 7 days before theauction, publish a notice in a
newspaper circulating generallywithin the State
stating—(a)the details about the property;
and(b)that the property is to be sold by
auction; and(c)the date, time and place of the
auction.438Application of proceeds of sale(1)This section applies if the chief
executive sells seized propertyunder section
437.(2)Theproceedsofthesalemustbeappliedinthefollowingorder—(a)paymentofthereasonableexpensesofthechiefexecutive incurred in the sale;(b)payment of the reasonable cost
of—(i)seizing, removing and holding the
property; and(ii)givingareceiptorpublishinganoticefortheseizure;(c)if
the property is a structure or work—payment of thereasonablecostofworknecessarytorestorethesite
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the property.439Compensation not payableCompensation is not payable for a sale or
disposal of propertyunder this part.Part 2Demerit points for particularoffences440Demerit points(1)This
section applies if—(a)a person is given an infringement
notice under theStatePenalties and
Enforcement Act 1999for an infringementnoticeoffenceagainsttheAct,thisregulationoraconservation plan; and(b)the person pays the infringement
notice penalty for theoffence.(2)The
person accumulates demerit points for the offence.(3)Thenumberofdemeritpointsthepersonaccumulatesisasfollows—(a)foranoffenceforwhichthemaximumpenaltyisnomore than 20
penalty units—1 demerit point;(b)for
an offence for which the maximum penalty is morethan
20 but no more than 50 penalty units—2 demeritpoints;(c)for an offence for which the maximum
penalty is morethan 50 but no more than 80 penalty units—3
demeritpoints;(d)for
an offence for which the maximum penalty is morethan
80 but not more than 120 penalty units—4 demerit
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an offence for which the maximum penalty is morethan
120 but not more than 165 penalty units—5 demeritpoints.Part 3Provisions about record books441Application of pt 3This
part applies if a person is required, under the Act, to keepa
record book.442Definitions for pt 3In
this part—animalrecordparticulars,forananimalkeptbyaperson,means each of the
following—(a)the particulars of each animal kept by
the person;(b)ifthepersonisaholderofacommercialwildlifeharvesting licence—the particulars of each
animal takenunder the licence;(c)if
the person obtains or disposes of an animal kept by thepersonunderatransaction—theparticularsofthetransaction;(d)ifananimalkeptbythepersonescapesordies—theparticulars of
the escape or death;(e)if an animal kept by the person
produces offspring—theparticulars for the offspring.commercialactivitypermitmeansacommercialactivitypermitgrantedunderchapter2,otherthanacommercialactivity permit
for filming or photography.particulars,ofananimaloraprotectedplant,includetheidentification code for any tag
attached to the animal or plant.prescribed
day, for a record particular,
means—
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particular relating to activities carried outunderacommercialactivitypermit—thedaytheactivities are carried out; or(b)for a record particular relating to
animals—(i)for the particulars of animals kept by
a person—onthedaytheanimalistakenorobtainedbytheperson; or(ii)fortheparticularsofanimalstakenunderacommercialwildlifeharvestinglicence—ontheday the animal is taken under the
licence; or(iii)for the
particulars of a transaction under which ananimal is
obtained or disposed of—on the day ofthe transaction;
or(iv)fortheparticularsofanescapeordeathofananimal—on the day of the escape or
death; or(v)fortheparticularsaboutanoffspringofananimal—(A)iftheoffspringisraisedbytheoffspring’sparents—thedaytheoffspringbecomesindependent of the offspring’s parents;
or(B)if the offspring is raised by hand or
artificialincubation—thedaytheoffspringisseparated from the offspring’s parents;
or(c)forarecordparticularrelatingtowholeprotectedplants—(i)for
the particulars of the whole protected plant—onthe day the plant
was obtained; or(ii)for the particulars of a transaction
under which awholeprotectedplantisobtainedordisposedof—on the day of
the transaction; or(ii)for the particulars of a natural
increase or artificialpropagation—onthedayoftheincreaseorpropagation; or(iii)for
the particulars of a death of the plant—on theday of the death;
or(d)for a record particular relating to
protected plant parts—
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particulars of the plant part—on the day theplant part was
obtained; or(ii)for the particulars of a transaction
under which aprotected plant part is obtained or disposed
of—onthe day of the transaction; or(iii)fortheparticularsofalossordestructionoftheplant part—on the day of the loss or
destruction.prescribed protected plant partmeans
a protected plant partother than a seed or spore of a
protected plant other than atype B restricted
plant taken in the wild.protectedplantpartsrecordparticulars,forholderofacommercialwildlifelicenceforprotectedplants,meansthefollowing—(a)theparticularsofeachprescribedprotectedplantpartkept
by the holder;(b)iftheholderobtainsordisposesofaprescribedprotectedplantpartunderthelicenceunderatransaction—(i)the
particulars of the transaction; and(ii)if
the protected plant part was sold and an officialtag
was attached to the protected plant part when itwas
sold—the identification code for the tag; or(c)if
the seeds or spores of a type B restricted plant kept bythe
holder are lost or destroyed—particulars about howthe
loss or destruction happened.record
bookincludes a record and return book.relevant record particulars, for
a person, means—(a)foraholderofacommercialactivitypermit—detailsabout the
activities carried out, under the permit, by theholder of the permit, including the number
of personstaking part in the activities; and(b)for a person who keeps a prescribed
exempt bird undersection149154—theanimalrecordparticularsforeachprescribed exempt bird kept by the
person; or154Section 149 (Exemption for exempt
animals)
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442280Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 442(c)for a holder of a
relevant authority for an animal, otherthanamuseumlicenceorapermittokeepprotectedwildlife—the animal record particulars for
each animalkept by the holder under the licence;
or(d)foraholderofamuseumlicence—theanimalrecordparticulars for
each live animal kept by the holder underthe licence;
or(e)for a holder of a permit to keep
protected wildlife—theanimalrecordparticularsforeachanimal,keptbytheholderunderthepermit,thatisbreedingorhasbredwhile being kept
by the holder under the permit; or(f)foraholderofarelevantauthorityforprotectedplants—(i)iftheholderkeepswholetypeArestrictedplants—thewholeprotectedplantsrecordparticulars; or(ii)iftheholderkeepsprotectedplantparts—theprotected plant parts record
particulars.wholeprotectedplantsrecordparticulars,forholderofacommercial wildlife licence for
protected plants, means—(a)the particulars
of each whole type A restricted plant keptby the
holder;(b)iftheholderobtainsordisposesofawholetypeArestricted plant under the licence
under a transaction—(i)the particulars of the transaction;
and(ii)if an official tag was attached to, or
moved with,the plant that was sold—the identification
code ofthe tag; or(c)if
the number of whole type A restricted plants kept bytheholderincreasesbecauseofnaturalincreaseorartificialpropagation—anestimateofthenumberofplantsproducedbythenaturalincreaseorartificialpropagation;
or(d)ifawholetypeArestrictedplantkeptbytheholderdies—(i)the plant has died; and
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443281Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 444(ii)if an official
tag was attached to, or accompanied,the plant—the
identification code for the tag.443Record books property of the StateA
record book supplied by the chief executive is the propertyof
the State.444Where and for how long record book
must be kept(1)A person who keeps a record book under
the Act must keepthe record book—(a)in a
secure way—(i)foraholderofacommercialactivitypermit—inthe vehicle used
for the activity being carried outunder the permit;
or(ii)forapersonwhokeepsaprescribedexemptbird—at the place the person keeps the bird;
or(iii)for a holder, or
a relevant person for a holder, of acommercial
wildlife licence (mobile)—(A)whilethemobilefacilityforwhichthelicence is granted is being used to carry
outactivities under the licence, the
particulars ofwhicharerequiredtobeincludedintherecord book—in the facility; or(B)otherwise—atthelicensedpremisesforthelicence;
or(iv)for a holder, or a relevant person for
a holder, of arelevant authority other than a commercial
activitypermit or a commercial wildlife licence
(mobile)—(A)at the licensed premises for the
authority; or(B)if the holder is a corporation and the
licensedpremisesfortheauthorityarenotopenforbusiness—at an office of the corporation
thatis in the State; or(v)for a
person authorised to keep a record book for aholder of a
relevant authority for wildlife under a
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445282Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 445conservationplanthatrelatestothewildlife—atthe place stated
in the conservation plan; and(b)for
the period required under section 473.155Maximum penalty—120 penalty units(2)However, if a person is displaying an
animal under a wildlifedemonstratorlicenceorawildlifeexhibitorlicence,thepersonmust,whiledisplayingtheanimal,keeptherecordbook in a secure
way in the person’s possession.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.(3)Also,subsection(1)issubjecttoanyprovisionofaconservation plan that requires the
person to keep the recordbook at a different place.156445General
information that must be included in record book(1)A person required to keep a record
book under the Act mustensuretherelevantrecordparticularsforthepersonareincluded in the record book.157Maximum penalty—(a)for a
holder of a commercial activity permit—50 penaltyunits; or(b)for
another person—120 penalty units.(2)However,subsection(1)issubjecttoanyprovisionofaconservation plan
about the information that must be includedin the
book.155Section 473 (Period for which
particular documents must be kept)See also chapter
4 (General provisions), part 3 (Provisions about record books)
forthe requirements for record books required
to be kept under the Act.156Fortheholder,orarelevantpersonfortheholder,ofacommercialwildlifeharvestinglicenceformacropods,seetheNatureConservation(Macropod)ConservationPlan2005,section71(Whererecordandreturnbookmustbekept—holders or
relevant persons).157See also, section 99 (Procedure if
wildlife stolen).
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446283Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 447446When record
particulars to be included in record book(1)A
person required to keep a record book under the Act mustensure a record particular required to be
included in the recordbook is included on the prescribed day
for the particular.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.(2)However, subsection (1) does not apply
if a conservation planrequiresthepersontoincludetherecordparticularonadifferent
day.158447Additional
information to be included for wildlife exhibitorlicences(1)This
section applies only to a holder of a wildlife exhibitorlicence if the holder, or a relevant person
for the holder, keepsa sick, injured or orphaned animal
under the licence.(2)The holder must ensure the following
information about theanimal is included in the record book
for the licence on theday required under subsection
(3)—(a)if the animal is sick or
injured—(i)the nature of the sickness or
injury;(ii)any treatment administered to the
animal;(b)if the animal was orphaned—the place
from where theanimal was taken;(c)iftheanimalisreleasedintothewild—thedaytheanimal is released into the
wild.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.(3)For subsection (2), the day the
information is required to beincluded is as
follows—(a)ifsubsection(2)(a)(i)applies—thedaythepersonbecomes aware of
the nature of the sickness or injury;(b)if
subsection (2)(a)(ii) applies—the day the treatment isadministered;158For a
relevant authority for macropods, see theNature
Conservation (Macropod)Conservation Plan 2005.
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448284Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 450(c)ifsubsection(2)(b)applies—thedaytheanimalwastaken;(d)if
subsection (2)(c) applies—the day the animal of therelease.448Information must be complete, accurate and
legible(1)Thissectionappliestoapersonwhoisrequiredtokeeparecord book under
the Act.(2)Thepersonmusttheensuretheinformationenteredinthebook—(a)is complete and accurate; and(b)is legible; and(c)is in
ink.Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.449Requirement to produce or surrender
record book(1)Thissectionappliestoapersonwhoisrequiredtokeeparecord book under
the Act.(2)The person must—(a)ifaskedbyaconservationofficer,producetherecordbook for
inspection by the officer; and(b)if
asked, in writing, by the chief executive, surrender thebook
to the chief executive.Maximum penalty—120 penalty
units.450Requirement to notify chief executive
of loss etc.(1)ThissectionappliesifarecordbookkeptundertheActisstolen, lost,
destroyed or damaged.(2)The person who is
required to keep the book under the Actmustimmediatelyafterbecomingawareofthetheft,loss,destructionordamage,givethechiefexecutiveawrittennoticestatingthebookhasbeenstolen,lost,destroyedordamaged.
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451285Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 453Maximum penalty—120 penalty
units.(3)IfthepersonwhokeepsthebookundertheActisnotthepersonmentionedinsubsection(2),thepersonmust,immediatelyafterbecomingawareofthetheft,loss,destructionordamage,notifythepersonmentionedinsubsection (2) of the theft, loss,
destruction or damage.Maximum penalty—40 penalty
units.451Persons must not interfere with record
books(1)A person must not interfere with a
record book supplied bythe chief executive.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.(2)However,subsection(1)doesnotapplytoapersonwhoremoves, from a record book, a page that is
a copy of a returnofoperationsifthepersongivesthepagetothechiefexecutive.(3)In this section—interfere
with, a record book, includes—(a)removing a page from the record book;
and(b)covering,erasingormodifyinganentryintherecordbook.Part
4Provisions about return ofoperations452Application of pt 4Thispartappliestoapersonrequiredtogivethechiefexecutive a
return of operations under the Act.453Definitions for pt 4In this
part—
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453286Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 453commercialactivitypermitmeansacommercialactivitypermitgrantedunderchapter2,otherthanacommercialactivity permit
for filming or photography.prescribed
periodmeans—(a)for a
commercial activity permit—each month, or partmonth, for which
the permit is in force; or(b)foracommercialwildlifelicenceforananimal,commercialwildlifelicence(mobile),wildlifedemonstrator licence, wildlife exhibitor
licence, wildlifefarming licence, museum licence, educational
purposespermit or scientific purposes permit—(i)each period of 1 year starting after
the licence isgranted; and(ii)ifthelicenceendswithinayearmentionedinsubparagraph (i)—the period—(A)starting on the day after the end of
the yearimmediately preceding the year in which
thelicence ended; and(B)ending on the day the licence ends;
or(c)foracommercialwildlifeharvestinglicence,recreationalwildlifeharvestinglicence,damagemitigationpermitorcollectionauthoritytotakeandkeep
least concern wildlife—(i)each period of 3
months starting after the licence isgranted;
and(ii)ifthelicenceendswithina3monthperiodmentioned in subparagraph (i)—the period
startingon the day after the 3 month period
immediatelyprecedingtheperiodandendingonthedaythelicence ends; or(d)for a
permit to keep protected wildlife—(i)iftheholderofthepermitisrequiredtokeeparecord book for
an animal kept under the permit—(A)each
period of 1 year starting after the permitis issued;
and
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454287Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 455(B)if the permit
ends within a year mentioned insubsubparagraph
(A)—the period starting onthe day after the end of the year
immediatelypreceding the year in which the permit
endedand ending on the day the permit ends;
or(ii)otherwise—the day the animal dies or
escapes; or(e)for a commercial wildlife licence for
protected plants—(i)each period of 6 months starting after
the licence isgranted; and(ii)ifthelicenceendswithina6monthperiodmentioned in subparagraph (i)—the
period—(A)startingonthedayaftertheendofthe6monthperiodimmediatelyprecedingthe6monthperiodinwhichthelicenceended;and(B)ending on the day
the licence ends.454Form and nature of return of
operations(1)This section applies if a person is
required to give the chiefexecutive a return of operations under
the Act.(2)The return must be in the approved
form.(3)The return is the property of the
State.455When return of operations must be
given and the periodfor which they must be given(1)Thissectionappliestoapersonrequiredtogivethechiefexecutive a
return of operations under the Act.(2)Thepersonmustensurethereturnisgiventothechiefexecutive—(a)for each prescribed period for the
authority; and(b)within—(i)for a
return for a commercial activity permit—30days after each
prescribed period for the permit; or(ii)for
another relevant authority—14 days after each
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456288Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 457prescribed period for the
authority.Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.(3)Subsection (2) applies even if no
relevant event for the returnhappened during
the prescribed period.(4)However,
subsection (2) does not apply if a conservation planrequires the holder to give the return for a
different period orby a different day.159(5)In this section—relevant
event, for a return of operations, means an event
theparticulars of which must be included in the
return.456Information must be complete, accurate
and legible(1)Thissectionappliestoapersonrequiredtogivethechiefexecutive a
return of operations under the Act.(2)Thepersonmustensuretheinformationincludedinthereturn—(a)is complete and accurate; and(b)is legible; and(c)is in
ink.Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.(3)However, subsection (2)(b) and (c) do
not apply to a returnthat is given, on or after 1 July
2005, for a relevant authorityfor macropods by
electronically communicating the return tothe nominated
return retrieval system.457Requirement about
way and period for which return ofoperations must
be kept(1)Thissectionappliestoapersonrequiredtogivethechiefexecutive a
return of operations under the Act.(2)The
person must keep a copy of the return—159See
for a relevant authority for macropods—theNature
Conservation (Macropod)Conservation Plan 2005.
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458289Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 460(a)in a secure way
at the licensed premises for the relevantauthority for
which it is given; and(b)for the period
required under section 473.160Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.(3)This section does not apply if the
copy of the return is a part ofa record and
return book.161458Requirement to
produce return of operations forinspection(1)Thissectionappliestoapersonrequiredtogivethechiefexecutive a
return of operations under the Act.(2)The
person must, if asked by a conservation officer, produce acopy
of the return for inspection by the officer.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.459Requirement to
notify chief executive of loss etc.(1)This
section applies if—(a)a person keeps a return of operations
under the Act; and(b)the return is stolen, lost, destroyed
or damaged.(2)Thepersonmust,immediatelyafterbecomingawareofthetheft, loss,
destruction or damage, give the chief executive awrittennoticestatingthereturnhasbeenstolen,lost,destroyed or damaged.Maximum
penalty—120 penalty units.(3)In this
section—returnofoperationsincludesacopyofthereturnofoperations.460Interfering with return of operations(1)A person must not interfere with a
return of operations.160Section 473
(Period for which particular documents must be kept)161See, however, section 444 (Where and
for how long record book must be kept).
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461290Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 462Maximum penalty—120 penalty
units.(2)In this section—interferewith,areturnofoperations,includescovering,erasing or
modifying an entry on the return.returnofoperationsincludesacopyofthereturnofoperations.Part 5FeesDivision 1Fees
payable461Fees generallyThe fees payable
under the Act are stated in schedule 7.462Additional fee for particular licences and
permits(1)Thissectionappliestoaholderofarecreationalwildlifelicence or a permit to keep protected
wildlife for any of thefollowing animals—(a)glossy black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus
funereus);(b)palm cockatoo
(Probosciger aterrimus);(c)greenpythonoftheAustralianpopulation(Moreliaviridis).(2)If the holder has
not done either of the following, the holdermust pay twice
the fee stated, in schedule 7, for the licence orpermit—(a)takenabiologicaltissuesamplefromtheanimalandgiven
it to an approved scientific institution;(b)insertedanapprovedelectromagneticimplantintotheanimal and given
the identification code for the implantto the chief
executive.
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463291Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 463463Reduced fee for
particular land-holders(1)This section
applies to the following licences—(a)a
commercial wildlife licence for macropods;(b)a
commercial wildlife harvesting licence for macropods;(c)a commercial wildlife licence for
protected plants;(d)acommercialwildlifeharvestinglicenceforprotectedplants.(2)If the licence is granted to a
prescribed person for the landfrom where the
macropods or plants are to be taken, the feepayable for the
licence is half the fee stated, in schedule 7, forthe
licence.(3)In this section—close
relative, of an individual, means the
individual’s—(a)parent or grandparent;(b)brother or sister; or(c)child or grandchild.controlling member, of a
corporation, means a person who—(a)is a
member of the corporation; and(b)hasacontrollingroleinthemanagementofthecorporation.prescribed
person, for land, means—(a)iftheland-holderofthelandisacorporation—thefollowing
persons—(i)thecorporationifacontrollingmemberofthecorporation lives
on the land;(ii)acontrollingmemberofthecorporationifthecontrolling member lives on the land;
or(b)iftheland-holderofthelandisanindividual—thefollowing
persons—(i)acorporationforwhichtheindividualisacontrollingmemberiftheindividuallivesontheland;
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464292Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 467(ii)the individual if
the individual lives on the land;(iii)acloserelativeoftheindividualifthecloserelative lives on the land;464Reduced fee if royalty payable under
another permit(1)Thissectionappliestoacommercialwildlifeharvestinglicence for
protected plants if the licence is granted to a personfortakingaprotectedplantforwhicharoyaltyispayableunder a permit
under theForestry Act 1959, section
56.(2)Thefeepayableforthelicenceishalfthefeestated,inschedule 7, for the licence.Division 2Exemptions465Exemption from fee for camping permit for
particularpersonsNo fee is payable
for a camping permit for a person who is ina national park
to prepare a claim to, or a management planfor, the national
park under theAboriginal Land Act 1991orTorres Strait Islander Land Act 1991.466Exemption from
fee for particular holders of recreationalwildlife
harvesting licence for lizards(1)Thissectionappliestoarecreationalwildlifeharvestinglicenceforaconservationplanlizardthatisgrantedtothesecretary of the committee of the
Cunnamulla–Eulo Festivalof Opals.(2)No
fee is payable for the licence.(3)Also,nofeeispayableforatagsuppliedtothesecretaryunder chapter 3,
part 10, division 2.467Exemption from fee for particular
wildlife farminglicencesNo fee is payable
for a wildlife farming licence for an animalif—
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468293Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 470(a)thelicenceisgrantedtoaresearchoreducationalinstitution;
and(b)the animal is to be used for genuine
scientific researchor educational purposes relating to wildlife
farming.468Exemption from fee permits to keep
protected wildlifeNo fee is payable for a permit to keep
protected wildlife that isgranted for the life of an
animal.469Exemption from fee for particular
collection authorities(1)Thissectionappliestoacollectionauthorityfordeadprotected wildlife if granted to or
for any of the following—(a)the Queensland
Ambulance Service;(b)anon-profitorganisationthatisanincorporatedassociation;(c)a
school, college, university or university college.(2)No fee is payable for the
authority.470Exemption from fee for recreational
wildlife harvestinglicence for protected plants that would be
destroyedNofeeispayableforarecreationalwildlifeharvestinglicences for a
protected plant if—(a)the licence is granted to a
recreational plant society or amember of a
recreational plant society; and(b)the
plant would have, or is likely to have, been destroyedunder
an Act, if the licence were not granted.Examples for
paragraph (b) of when a plant would have or is likelyto
have been destroyed under an Act—1a person holds a clearing permit under
the Act that allowsthe person to destroy the plant2a person holds a tree clearing permit
under theLand Act1994that
allows the person to destroy the plant3a
development approval under theIntegrated
Planning Act1997fortheclearingofvegetationallowsapersontodestroy the plant
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471294Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 473471Exemption from
fee for recreational wildlife harvestinglicence for whole
protected plants that will be propagatedand
replantedNofeeispayableforarecreationalwildlifeharvestinglicences for a
whole protected plant if—(b)thelicenceisgrantedtoavoluntaryconservationorganisation;
and(b)the plant is to be propagated and
replanted in the areafrom where it is taken.472Exemption from fee for recreational
wildlife harvestinglicence for protected plant parts that will
be propagatedand replantedNofeeispayableforarecreationalwildlifeharvestinglicencesforaseedorotherpropagatingmaterialofavulnerable, rare,
near threatened or least concern plant if theseed or material
is to be propagated and replanted in the areafrom where it is
taken.Part 6Other general
provisions473Period for which particular documents
must be kept(1)This section applies to—(a)a person required to keep a record
book, or a record andreturn book, supplied by the chief
executive; and(b)a person required to keep a document
under section 99,
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474295Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 474105, 107, 177, 226, 246, 394 or
457.162(2)The person must
keep the book or document for—(a)if a
conservation plan for the wildlife to which the bookor
document relates states the period for which the bookordocumentmustbekept—theperiodstatedintheconservation plan; or(b)if paragraph (a) does not
apply—(i)for a book or document about wildlife
kept under arelevant authority—at least 2 years after
the personceasestoholdanyrelevantauthorityforthewildlife; or(b)foranotherbookordocument—atleast2yearsafterthepersonceasestokeepthewildlifetowhich
the book or document relates.474Requirement to notify chief executive of
particularmatters(1)This
section applies to a holder of a relevant authority if theholder changes the holder’s—(a)name; or(b)postal, residential or business
address.(2)Theholdermustimmediatelyafterchangingthenameoraddress give the
chief executive a written notice stating—(a)the
holder has made a change to the person’s name oraddress; and(b)the
new name or address.Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.162Section 99 (Procedure if wildlife
stolen), 105 (Requirement to keep and producemovement advice),
107 (Identification requirement for buying or selling
protected,internationalorprohibitedwildlife),177(Requirementtokeepreportaboutactivitiesunderlicence),226(Minimumnumberofdisplays),246(Particularholders must keep
report about particular activities), 394 (Requirement to
keeprecords) or 457 (Requirement about way and
period for which return of operationsmust be
kept)See also section 444 (Where and for how long
record book must be kept).
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475296Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 475B475Prescribed class—Act, s 130Forsection130163oftheAct,apersonisanofficerofaprescribed
classif the person—(a)is an
officer of another department; and(b)has
an identity card issued by the department stating theperson is a conservation officer under the
Act.475APrescribed forest reserves for
temporary continuation ofbeekeeping—Act, s 184(1)Eachforestreserveandformerforestreservementionedinschedule 9A is prescribed for section
184164of the Act.(2)For
subsection (1) and schedule 9A, a reference to a formerforest reserve in schedule 9A is a reference
to the area thatwasdedicatedastheforestreserveimmediatelybeforetheareabecamededicatedasanationalparkornationalpark(recovery).(3)Subsection (4) applies if an area that was
formerly dedicatedas a forest reserve is dedicated as a
national park or nationalpark (recovery).(4)The
chief executive must ensure a map that shows the part ofthe
national park or national park (recovery) that was formerlydedicated as the forest reserve is available
for inspection bythe public, free of charge, at the
department’s central office.475BPrescribed forest reserves for temporary
continuation ofhorse riding—Act, s 184A(1)Eachforestreserveandformerforestreservementionedinschedule 9B is prescribed for section
184A165of the Act.(2)For
subsection (1) and schedule 9B, a reference to a formerforest reserve in schedule 9B is a reference
to the area that163Section 130 (Identity cards) of the
Act164Section 184A (Provision to allow horse
riding in particular former forest reservesuntil 24 November
2013) of the Act165Section 184A (Provision to allow horse
riding in particular former forest reservesuntil 24 November
2013) of the Act
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476297Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 477wasdedicatedastheforestreserveimmediatelybeforeitbecame dedicated as a national park
(recovery).(3)Subsection (4) applies if an area that
was formerly dedicatedas a forest reserve is dedicated as a
national park (recovery).(4)The chief
executive must ensure a map that shows the part ofthe
national park (recovery) that was formerly dedicated as theforest reserve is available for inspection
by the public, free ofcharge, at the department’s central
office.476Approved formsThe chief
executive may approve forms for use under the Act.Chapter 5Transitional
provisionsPart 1Transitional
provisions forNature Conservation and OtherLegislation AmendmentRegulation (No.
3) 2003Division 1Definitions477Definitions for pt 1In this
part—amendingregulationmeanstheNatureConservationandOther Legislation Amendment Regulation (No.
3) 2003.unamendedregulationmeanstheNatureConservationRegulation1994asinforcebeforethecommencementofsection 478.
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478298Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 480Division 2Continuing force of particularauthorities478Continuing force of particular existing
licences(1)Thissectionappliestothefollowinglicences(eachanexistinglicence)inforceimmediatelybeforethecommencement of this section or
granted under section 487—(a)a recreational
wildlife (specialist) licence;(b)an
international wildlife licence.(2)Fromthecommencement,theexistinglicence,andanyconditions of the
existing licence, have force as if the existinglicencewerearecreationalwildlifelicenceforthewildlifeidentified on the
existing licence.(3)Subsection(2)haseffectonlyforthetermoftheexistinglicence.479Continuing force of existing rescue
permits(1)This section applies to a rescue
permit, in force immediatelybeforethecommencementofthissectionorgrantedundersection 487.(2)Fromthecommencement,therescuepermit,andanyconditionsoftherescuepermit,haveforceasiftherescuepermit were a rehabilitation permit for the
wildlife identifiedon the rescue permit.(3)Subsection(2)haseffectonlyforthetermoftherescuepermit.Division 3Effect of commencement onparticular applications in progress480Applications in progress for
particular licences(1)Thissectionappliestoanapplicationforeitherofthefollowing if the application is not
finally decided before thecommencement of this
section—
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481299Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 483(a)a recreational
wildlife (specialist) licence for an animal;(b)an
international wildlife licence for an animal.(2)Fromthecommencement,theapplicationistakentobeanapplication for a
recreational wildlife licence for the animal.481Applications in progress for rescue
permits(1)This section applies to an application
for a rescue permit foran animal if the application is not
finally decided before thecommencement of this section.(2)Fromthecommencement,theapplicationistakentobeanapplication for a
rehabilitation permit for the animal.Division 4Effect of commencement onparticular appeals482Definitions for div 4In this
division—continuing appealsee section
483.483Application of div 4This
division applies to an appeal (acontinuing
appeal) to theMagistrates Court
if—(a)the decision being appealed against in
the appeal is therefusal to grant—(i)arecreationalwildlife(specialist)licenceorinternational wildlife licence for an
animal; or(ii)a rescue permit for an animal;
and(b)theappealwasstartedbutnotdecidedbeforethecommencement of this
section.
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484300Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 487484Appeal to be
decided under provisions beforecommencementThecourtmustdecidethecontinuingappealundertheunamended regulation.485Effect of court decision to grant licence or
permitIf the court decides that the licence or
permit must be granted,the chief executive must grant—(a)for an application for a recreational
wildlife (specialist)licenceorinternationalwildlifelicenceforananimal—a recreational wildlife licence
for the animal;or(b)for an
application for a rescue permit for an animal—arehabilitation
permit for the animal.486Effect of court
decision to returns matter back to chiefexecutive(1)This section applies if the court
returns the matter to the chiefexecutive with
directions.(2)The application is taken to be—(a)for an application for a recreational
wildlife (specialist)licenceorinternationalwildlifelicenceforananimal—a recreational wildlife licence
for the animal;or(b)for an
application for a rescue permit for an animal—arehabilitation
permit for the animal.(3)The chief
executive must follow the court’s directions to theextent possible.487Effect of court decision to not grant
licence or permitIfthecourtconfirmsthedecisionbeingappealedagainst,despite the commencement of the amending
regulation—(a)the application continues to be an
application for—
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488301Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 489(i)foranapplicationforarecreationalwildlife(specialist)licenceforananimal—arecreationalwildlife
(specialist) licence for the animal; or(ii)foranapplicationforaninternationalwildlifelicenceforananimal—aninternationalwildlifelicence for the animal; or(iii)foranapplicationforarescuepermitforananimal—a rescue
permit for the animal; and(b)any further
decision about the application must be madeunder the
unamended regulation.Division 5References to
rescue permits inActs or documents488References to rescue permitsIn an
Act or document, a reference to a rescue permit grantedunder
the Act is, if the context permits, taken to be a referenceto a
rehabilitation permit granted under the Act.Part 2Transitional provisions forNature Conservation and OtherLegislation AmendmentRegulation (No.
2) 2005Division 1Definitions489Definitions for pt 2In this
part—amendingregulationmeanstheNatureConservationandOther Legislation Amendment Regulation (No.
2) 2005.commencementmeans the day
section 490 commences.
s
490302Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 491existing
applicationsee section 494(2).relevantcontinuingappealmeansanappealtotheMagistrates Court that—(a)is against a decision of the chief
executive to refuse tograntacollectionauthoritytotakeandkeepcommonwildlife;
and(b)was started but not decided before the
commencement.unamendedregulationmeanstheNatureConservationRegulation
1994as in force before the commencement.Division 2Transitional
provisions forcollection authorities to take andkeep
common wildlife490Continuing force of existing
authorities(1)This section applies to a collection
authority to take and keepcommon wildlife (anexisting authority) in force
immediatelybefore the commencement or granted under
section 493.(2)Fromthecommencement,theexistingauthority,andanyconditionsoftheexistingauthority,haveforceasiftheexisting
authority were a collection authority to take and keepleastconcernwildlifeforthewildlifeidentifiedontheexisting
licence.(3)Subsection(2)haseffectonlyforthetermoftheexistingauthority.491Applications in progress for
authorities(1)This section applies to an application
for a collection authoritytotakeandkeepcommonwildlifeforananimaliftheapplication is not finally decided
before the commencement.(2)Fromthecommencement,theapplicationistakentobeanapplicationforacollectionauthoritytotakeandkeepleastconcern wildlife
for the animal.
s
492303Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 495492Continuing
appeals for authorities to be decided underprovisions before
commencementThe court must decide each relevant
continuing appeal underthe unamended regulation.493Effect of court decision to grant
authorityIf the court decides that a collection
authority to take and keepcommonwildlifeforananimalmustbegranted,thechiefexecutive must
grant a collection authority to take and keepleast concern
wildlife for the animal.494Effect of court
decision to returns matter back to chiefexecutive(1)This section applies if the court
returns the matter to which arelevant
continuing appeal relates to the chief executive withdirections.(2)Theapplicationtowhichtherelevantcontinuingappealrelates
(theexisting application) is taken to be
an applicationforacollectionauthoritytotakeandkeepleastconcernwildlifefortheanimaltowhichtheexistingapplicationrelates.(3)The chief executive must follow the
court’s directions to theextent possible.495Effect of court decision to not grant
authorityIfthecourtconfirmsthedecisionbeingappealedagainstunderarelevantcontinuingappeal,despitethecommencement of the amending
regulation—(a)theexistingapplicationcontinuestobeanapplicationforacollectionauthoritytotakeandkeepcommonwildlife for the
animal to which the existing applicationrelates;
and(b)any further decision about the
application must be madeunder the unamended
regulation.
s
496304Nature Conservation Regulation
1994s 498Division 3References to particular collectionauthorities or wildlife in relevantauthorities or other documents496References to collection authorities
to take and keepcommon wildlifeIn a relevant
authority or another document, a reference to acollection
authority to take and keep common wildlife grantedunder
the Act is, if the context permits, taken to be a referencetoacollectionauthoritytotakeandkeepleastconcernwildlife granted under the Act.497References to presumed extinct
wildlifeIn a relevant authority or another
document—(a)a reference to presumed extinct
wildlife is, if the contextpermits,takentobeareferencetoextinctinthewildwildlife;
and(b)areferencetoapresumedextinctanimalis,ifthecontext permits, taken to be a reference to
an extinct inthe wild animal; and(c)a
reference to a presumed extinct plant is, if the contextpermits, taken to be a reference to an
extinct in the wildplant.498References to common wildlifeIn a
relevant authority or another document—(a)a
reference to common wildlife is, if the context permits,taken
to be a reference to least concern wildlife; and(b)areferencetoacommonanimalis,ifthecontextpermits,takentobeareferencetoaleastconcernanimal; and(c)a
reference to a common plant is, if the context permits,taken
to be a reference to a least concern plant.
305Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 1Powers of
trustees ofconservation parks orresources
reservessection 26Part 1Conservation parks1Anderson Street and Kamerunga Conservation
Parks(1)The trustees of the Anderson Street
Conservation Park or theKamerungaConservationParkhave,fortheparkforwhichthey are the
trustee, the powers of the chief executive underchapters 1 and 2.(2)However, the trustees do not have
power—(a)to charge a fee for entry to the park;
or(b)to grant any of the following—(i)an Aboriginal tradition or Island
custom authority;(ii)a permit to take, use, keep or
interfere with culturalor natural resources;(iii)a commercial
activity or special activities permit.1ABayview Conservation Park(1)The trustees of the Bayview
Conservation Park have, for theconservationpark,thepowersofthechiefexecutiveunderchapters 1 and
2.(2)However, the trustees do not have
power—(a)to charge a fee for entry to the park;
or(b)to grant any of the following—(i)an Aboriginal tradition or Island
custom authority;(ii)a permit to take, use, keep or
interfere with culturalor natural resources.
306Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 1 (continued)2Beachmere, Buckleys Hole, Byron Creek,
Neurum Creek,Sheep Station Creek and Wararba Creek
ConservationParks(1)The
trustees of each of the following conservation parks have,for
the conservation park for which they are the trustee, thepowers of the chief executive under chapters
1 and 2—•Beachmere Conservation Park•Buckleys Hole Conservation Park•Byron Creek Conservation Park•Neurum Creek Conservation Park•Sheep Station Creek Conservation
Park•Wararba Creek Conservation
Park.(2)However, the trustees do not have
power—(a)to charge a fee for entry to the park;
or(b)to grant any of the following—(i)an Aboriginal tradition or Island
custom authority;(ii)a permit to take, use, keep or
interfere with culturalor natural resources;(iii)a commercial
activity or special activities permit;(iv)a
stock grazing, stock mustering or travelling stockpermit; or(c)to
approve the use of a herbicide or pesticide.3Bukkulla Conservation Park(1)ThetrusteesofBukkullaConservationParkhave,fortheconservationpark,thepowersofthechiefexecutiveunderchapters 1 and
2.(2)However, the trustees do not have
power—(a)to charge a fee for entry to the park;
or(b)to grant any of the following—(i)an Aboriginal tradition or Island
custom authority;
307Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 1 (continued)(ii)a
permit to take, use, keep or interfere with culturalresources.4Denmark Hill, Flinders Peak, Ipswich
Pteropus, MountBeau Brummell, White Rock and White Rock
(LimitedDepth) Conservation Parks(1)The trustees of each of the following
conservation parks have,fortheconservationparkforwhichtheythetrustee,thepowers of the chief executive under chapters
1 and 2—•Denmark Hill Conservation Park•Flinders Peak Conservation Park•Ipswich Pteropus Conservation
Park•Mount Beau Brummell Conservation
Park•White Rock Conservation Park•White Rock (Limited Depth)
Conservation Park.(2)However, the trustees do not have
power—(a)to charge a fee for entry to the park;
or(b)to grant any of the following—(i)an Aboriginal tradition or Island
custom authority;(ii)a permit to take, use, keep or
interfere with culturalor natural resources;(iii)a commercial
activity or special activities permit;(iv)a
stock grazing, stock mustering or travelling stockpermit; or(c)to
approve the use of a herbicide or pesticide.5Lake
Broadwater Conservation Park(1)The
trustees of Lake Broadwater Conservation Park have, forthe
conservation park, the powers of the chief executive underchapters 1 and 2.(2)However, the trustees do not have
power—
308Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 1 (continued)(a)to
charge a fee for entry to the park; or(b)to
grant any of the following—(i)an Aboriginal
tradition or Island custom authority;(ii)a
permit to take, use, keep or interfere with culturalor
natural resources;(iii)a stock grazing
or travelling stock permit; or(c)to
approve—(i)the use of a herbicide or pesticide;
or(ii)the landing of an aircraft or
recreational craft.(3)Also,thetrusteesmaygrantacommercialactivitypermitonly—(a)toavendoroffoodandbeveragestemporarilywithintheconservationparkforaneventapprovedbythetrustees; or(b)for a
commercial activity associated with the conduct ofpower
boat activities.6Lark Quarry Conservation Park(1)The trustees of Lark Quarry
Conservation Park have, for theconservationpark,thepowersofthechiefexecutiveunderchapters 1 and
2.(2)However, the trustees do not have
power—(a)to charge a fee for entry to the park;
or(b)to grant any of the following—(i)an Aboriginal tradition or Island
custom authority;(ii)a permit to take, use, keep or
interfere with culturalor natural resources;(iii)a commercial
activity or special activities permit;(iv)a
stock grazing, stock mustering or travelling stockpermit; or(c)to
approve the use of a herbicide or pesticide.
309Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 1 (continued)7Mount
Whitfield Conservation Park(1)The trustees of
Mount Whitfield Conservation Park have, forthe conservation
park, the powers of the chief executive underchapters 1 and
2.(2)However, the trustees do not have
power—(a)to charge a fee for entry to the park;
or(b)to grant any of the following—(i)an Aboriginal tradition or Island
custom authority;(ii)a permit to take, use, keep or
interfere with culturalor natural resources.(3)Also, the trustees may grant—(a)acommercialactivitypermitonlyforacommercialactivity
associated with the conduct of rock climbing atthe Aeroglen
quarry; and(b)aspecialactivitiespermitonlyforaspecialactivityassociatedwiththeconductofrockclimbingattheAeroglen quarry.8Springwood Conservation Park(1)The trustees of Springwood
Conservation Park have, for theconservationpark,thepowersofthechiefexecutiveunderchapters 1 and
2.(2)However, the trustees do not have
power—(a)to charge a fee for entry to the park;
or(b)to grant any of the following—(i)an Aboriginal tradition or Island
custom authority;(ii)a permit to take, use, keep or
interfere with culturalor natural resources;(iii)a commercial
activity or special activities permit;
310Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 1 (continued)(iv)a
stock grazing, stock mustering or travelling stockpermit; or(c)to
approve the use of a herbicide or pesticide.Part 2Resources reserves9Blackbraes, Cudmore, Flat Top Range,
Moonstone Hilland Stones Country Resources Reserves(1)The trustees of each of the following
resources reserves have,for the resources reserve for which
they are the trustee, thepowers of the chief executive under
chapters 1 and 2—•Blackbraes Resources Reserve•Cudmore Resources Reserve•Flat Top Range Resources
Reserve•Moonstone Hill Resources
Reserve•Stones Country Resources
Reserve.(2)However, the trustees do not have
power—(a)to charge a fee for entry to the
reserve; or(b)to grant any of the following—(i)an Aboriginal tradition or Island
custom authority;(ii)a permit to take, use, keep or
interfere with culturalor natural resources;(iii)a commercial
activity or special activities permit;(iv)a
stock grazing, stock mustering or travelling stockpermit; or(c)to
approve the use of a herbicide or pesticide.
311Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 2Taking fish,
invertebrateanimals for use as bait andmud
crabs in national parkssection 27Part 1National parks where fish,invertebrate animals and mudcrabs
may be takenNational parkAreas within
national park where fish,mud crabs and invertebrate
animalsmay be takenBladensburg
National Parkall areasBoodjamulla (Lawn
Hill) National Gregory RiverParkBrampton Islands National Parkall
tidal areasBowling Green Bay National Parkall
areas other than the Mt Elliot area,inland of the
Bruce HighwayBushy Island National Parkall
tidal areasCape Melville National Parkall
areasCape Palmerston National Parkall
tidal areasCape Upstart National Parkall
tidal areas and Station CreekCedar Bay National
Parkall areas
312Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 2 (continued)National
parkAreas within national park where
fish,mud crabs and invertebrate animalsmay
be takenConway National Park(a)all
tidal areas other than inRepulse Creek; and(b)Repulse Creek, from its mouthupstream to a line between thewestern bank of Boulder Creek atits
junction with Repulse Creekand a regulatory notice on thenorthern bank of Repulse Creek,4.2km
upstream from RepulseBay at latitude 20º25.5'S andlongitude 148º45.6'E.Currawinya
National Parkall areasDaintree National
Parkall tidal areas south of CapeTribulation, other than Coopers Creekand
Mossman GorgeDavies Creek National Parkall
areasDiamantina National Parkall areasDryander National Parkall tidal
areasEdmund Kennedy National Parkall
areasElla Bay National Parkall areasEndeavour River National Parkall
areasEurimbula National ParkEurimbula Creek
estuaryGirringun National Park (formerlyall
areasLumholtz National Park)Gloucester Islands
National Parkall tidal areas
313Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 2 (continued)National
parkAreas within national park where
fish,mud crabs and invertebrate animalsmay
be takenGreat Sandy National Parkall areas within
the park on themainland (formerly known as CooloolaNational Park) and the tidal areas ofFraser Island north of a line from
EliCreek to Tenimby CreekGrey Peaks
National Parkall areasHinchinbrook
Island NationalParkall tidal areas other than Channel
9Homevale National Parkall areasJapoon
National Parkall areasJardine River
National Parkall areas other than—(a)the
Jardine River and tributariesabove a point 5km
upstream ofthe intersection of the JardineRiver
and the Old PeninsulaDevelopment Road; and(b)Eliot CreekKurrimine Beach
National Parkall areasLakefield National
Parkall areasLindeman Islands
National Parkall tidal areasLochern National
Parkall areasMaria Creek
National Parkall areasMillstream Falls
National Parkall areas
314Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 2 (continued)National
parkAreas within national park where
fish,mud crabs and invertebrate animalsmay
be takenMitchell-Alice Rivers NationalParkall areasMolle Islands
National Parkall tidal areasMungkan-Kandju
National Parkall areas other than Peach CreekNewry
Islands National Parkall tidal areas and Rabbit
CreekNorth East Island National Parkall
tidal areasNorthumberland Islands NationalParkall tidal areasPaluma Range
National ParkCrystal CreekPoona National
ParkKalah CreekReliance Creek
National Parkall areasRepulse Islands
National Parkall tidal areasRussell River
National Parkall areasSmith Islands
National Parkall tidal areasSouth Cumberland
IslandsNational Parkall tidal
areasSouth Island National Parkall
tidal areasStarcke National Parkall areasSundown National Parkall
areas
315Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 2 (continued)National
parkAreas within national park where
fish,mud crabs and invertebrate animalsmay
be takenSwain Reefs National Parkall tidal
areasTully Gorge National ParkTully River and
Koolomon Creekbelow Elizabeth Grant FallsWelford National Parkall areasWest
Hill National ParkBone CreekWhitsunday Islands
National Parkall tidal areasWild Duck Island
National Parkall tidal areasWooroonooran
National Parkall areas other than Beatrice River
Fallsand Behana CreekPart 2Conditions for taking fish,invertebrate animals and mudcrabs
in protected areas1A person must not—(a)takeafish,invertebrateanimalormudcrab(Scyllaserrata)smallerorlargerthanthesize(ifany)prescribed under theFisheries Act 1994; or(b)take more fish, invertebrate animals
or mud crabs thanthe number (if any) prescribed under
theFisheries Act1994;
or(c)takefish,invertebrateanimalsormudcrabsinawayprohibited under theFisheries Act
1994; or
316Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 2 (continued)(d)takeaspeciesoffishorinvertebrateanimalormudcrabs when or
where the taking is prohibited under theFisheries Act
1994; or(e)take fish or
invertebrate animal of a species the taking ofwhich is
prohibited under theFisheries Act 1994; or(f)takeanyspeciesofthegenusEuastacus(freshwaterspiny crays) for
use as bait.
317Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 3Permitted uses in
prescribednational parks166section 27AColumn 1Prescribed national park or part ofprescribed national parkBarron Gorge
National ParkBunya Mountains NationalPark—the part
identified as ‘RadioTower’ on plan S35Bunya – 1Capricornia Cays NationalPark—the part of
Lady MusgraveIsland shown as lots 1 and 2 onCP882206, containing an area of1276m2Claremont Isles NationalPark—the part of
Fife Islandshown as lot 1 on CP882212,containing an area of 267m2Column 2Permitted
useConstruction, maintenance and useof
the following facilities for theextraction of not
more than 50MLof water a day from Lake Placid—(a)a submerged water intaketower
in Lake Placid(b)a vehicle access bridge fromBarron Gorge Road to thewater intake
tower(c)a pump station on the northbank
of the Barron River(d)a water mains under BarronGorge
RoadA communications useA marine
navigation useA marine navigation use166A
copy of a drawing, map or plan mentioned in this schedule may be
inspected, freeofcharge,duringbusinesshours,atthedepartment’sofficeat160AnnStreetBrisbane.
318Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 3 (continued)Column 1Prescribed national park or part ofprescribed national parkDenham Group
NationalPark—the part of CairncrossIsland
shown as lot 10 onCP898341, containing an area of1682m2Dularcha National ParkFlinders Group
National Park—thepart of King Island shown as lot 3on
CP882215, containing an areaof 282m2Goold Island National ParkGreat
Sandy National ParkColumn 2Permitted
useA marine navigation useConstruction,
maintenance and useof an underground sewer risingmain
constructed in accordancewith drawing numbers10606000–003 to 10606000–012showing the route andconstruction
details for the mainA marine navigation useConstruction,
maintenance and useof a communications tower andsupporting structures, constructedon an
area of 6m diameter at thepoint 18.1607525 south and146.1665211 east, for theoperation of a radio repeater,seaphone repeater and radio linkThe
following uses—(a)an electricity distribution
use,or a communications use,consistent with
orthophotomaps 15993-A1 and15994-A1 and
works plan1100532;(b)a
communications useconsistent with drawing254913F1
319Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 3 (continued)Column 1Prescribed national park or part ofprescribed national parkGreen Island
National ParkHolbourne Island NationalPark—the part
shown as lot 115 onCP882203, containing an area of203m2Howick Group
National Park—thepart of South Barrow Island shownas lot
1 on CP882197, containingan area of 212m2Lizard
Island National Park—thepart of Palfrey Island shown as
lot1 on CP882213, containing an areaof
220m2Magnetic Island NationalPark—the part identified as ‘TheForts’
on plan S35Mag – 1Orpheus Island National Park—thepart
of White Rock shown as lot 11on CP882221,
containing an areaof 326m2Percy
Isles National Park—thefollowing parts—(a)the
part of Pine Peak Islandshown as lot 4 on CP882204containing an area of 319m2;(b)the
part of Vernon Rocksshown as lot 1 on CP882205,containing an area of 235m2Column 2Permitted
useConstruction and use of supportstructures for an extension of thetower
that was situated on theCommonwealth land on 18October 1996 to allow theoperation of a ship reporting radardeviceA marine
navigation useA marine navigation useA marine
navigation useA communications useA marine
navigation useA marine navigation useA marine
navigation use
320Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 3 (continued)Column 1Prescribed national park or part ofprescribed national parkPossession Island
NationalPark—Eborac Island, shown as lot11 on
plan SO7, containing an areaof about
4.45haRestoration Island NationalPark—Restoration Rock, shown aslot 1
on plan WMT5, containing anarea of about 2024m2TamborineNationalPark—thepartshownas‘ApprovedRoute’onsheet26ofthemapforthePowerlinktransmissiongridforGreenbank–MaudslandThree Islands
Group NationalPark—the part of Three Islesshown
as lot 1 on CP882196,containing an area of 406m2Turtle Group National Park—thepart
of Petherbridge Island shownas lot 1 on
CP882190, containingan area of 235m2Column 2Permitted
useA marine navigation useA marine
navigation useAn electricity distribution useA
marine navigation useA marine navigation use
321Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 3 (continued)Column 1Prescribed national park or part ofprescribed national parkWhitsunday Islands
NationalPark—the following parts—(a)the
part of Edward Islandshown as lot 7 on CP882207,containing an area of 392m2;b)the
part of Hook Island shownas lot 6 on CP882209,containing an area of 261m2Wild Cattle Island National ParkColumn 2Permitted
useA marine navigation useA marine
navigation useConstruction, maintenance and useof
the following facilities byQueensland Transport for the
Portof Gladstone—(a)a
shipping navigation leadstower and associated solarpower
equipment(b)a firebreak around the tower(c)a sight line of trimmedvegetation across the island(d)a vehicle access track withinthe
sight line
322Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 4Permitted uses in
nationalparkssection
27BColumn 1National park or
part of nationalparkCrater Lakes National Park—thepart
identified as the ‘Agreementarea’ on plan Sec
37 Crater Lakes– 1aPioneer Peaks
National Park—thepart that is portion 410 on planCi.2614, in the Parish of Ossa,Country of CarlisleColumn 2Permitted useThe construction,
maintenance anduse of buildings, structures andother
improvements as part of, orfor, a facility for providing
tourismservicesA communications
useaA copy of the plan may be inspected,
free of charge, during business hours, at thedepartment’s
office at 160 Ann Street, Brisbane.
323Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 5Minimum flying
height overnational parkssection
82Capricornia Cays National Park
(scientific)The minimum height for flying over the
following islands is500ft above sea level—•East
Fairfax Island•East Hoskyn Island•West
Fairfax Island•West Hoskyn Island•Wreck
Island.Capricornia Cays National ParkThe
minimum height for flying over the following islands is500ft
above sea level—•Erskine Island•Heron
Island•Lady Musgrave Island•Masthead Island•North
West Island•Tryon Island•Wilson Island.
324Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 6Processed
productssections 406 and 407Part 1Definitions1Definitions for sch 6In this
schedule—approvedtagmeansatagthatthechiefexecutivehassupplied, under chapter 3, part 11,
division 2, for attaching toan animal to
identify the animal as a processed product.natural
product, of an animal, means a product that is
shed,lost or excreted by the animal without any
human inducementor other human intervention.Examples of natural products—1feathers of a
bird that the bird naturally sheds or loses2skin
of a snake that is naturally shed by the snake3teeth
of a snake that is naturally passed in the faeces of the
snakePart 2Processed
products made orderived from protected animals2Processed products made or derived
from particularprotected birdsAdried,freeze-dried,skinned,orchemicallytreateddeadrecreational or restricted bird if the
bird was lawfully taken,kept and used and either—(a)a holder of a commercial wildlife
licence has—(i)mounted the dead bird; and(ii)attached an approved tag to the dead
bird; or
325Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 6 (continued)(b)the
bird was taken, kept and used in another State and islawfully moved into the State.3Processed products made or derived
from particularprotected butterflies(1)A
dead protected butterfly if—(a)aholderofacommercialwildlifelicenceorwildlifefarming licence
has—(i)mounted the dead butterfly; or(ii)placedthedeadbutterflyinresinoraresin-likesubstance;
or(b)the butterfly was taken, kept and used
in another Stateand is lawfully moved into the State.(2)In this section—protected
butterflymeans—(a)a
protected butterfly that—(i)isafarmanimalkeptbyaholderofawildlifefarming licence
for the butterfly; and(ii)waslawfullytakenorbredfromabutterflythatwas
lawfully taken; and(iii)ifthebutterflywastakenorbredinanotherState—was lawfully moved into the State;
or(b)a protected butterfly that was
lawfully taken, kept andused in a place outside the
State.4Processed products made or derived
from particularprotected crocodiles(1)The
following processed products—(a)theskinnedcarcass,ormeat,ofadeadprotectedcrocodile obtained by a person if—(i)the carcass or meat is obtained from a
holder of acommercialwildlifelicenceorwildlifefarming
326Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 6 (continued)licence;
and(ii)thewaythecarcassormeatispackedcomplieswiththerequirementsforpackingthecarcassormeat
under theFood Production (Safety) Act 2000;and(iii)the
carcass or meat was lawfully moved from theholder to the
person; and(b)theskinnedcarcass,ormeat,ofadeadprotectedcrocodile obtained by a person if—(i)thecarcassormeatislawfullyobtainedfromaperson in another
State; and(ii)thewaythecarcassormeatispackedcomplieswith any
applicable law of the other State; and(iii)the
carcass or meat is lawfully moved into the Stateto
the person;(c)afullytannedskinofadeadprotectedcrocodileobtained by a person from a person outside
the State ifthe skin has an export permit lawfully
attached to it; or(d)afullytannedskinofadeadprotectedcrocodileobtainedbyapersonfromaholderofacommercialwildlife licence
or wildlife farming licence; or(e)an
egg of a dead protected crocodile if the egg—(i)has
had its contents removed; and(ii)has
an export permit lawfully attached to it;(f)the
whole skin of a dead protected crocodile if—(i)theskinismountedinawaytodisplaythecrocodile in whole form; and(ii)theskinismountedbyeitherofthefollowingpersons—(A)a holder of a commercial wildlife
licence;(B)a person in another State who is
authorised,under a law of that State, to mount the
skin;and
327Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 6 (continued)(iii)the
skin has an export permit lawfully attached toit;(g)the skull of a dead protected
crocodile if the skull—(i)ispreparedormountedby1ofthefollowingpersons—(A)a holder of a commercial wildlife
licence;(B)a person outside the State who is
authorised,under a law of that State, to prepare or
mountthe skull; and(ii)has
an export permit lawfully attached to it;(h)another product of a dead protected
crocodile if—(i)the product has an export permit
lawfully attachedto it; or(ii)iftheproductispackedinacontainer—thecontainer—(A)is transparent; and(B)has an export permit lawfully attached
to it.(2)In this section—protected
crocodilemeans—(a)a
protected crocodile that—(i)isafarmanimalkeptbyaholderofawildlifefarming licence
for the crocodile; and(ii)waslawfullytakenorbredfromacrocodilethatwas
lawfully taken; and(iii)ifthecrocodilewastakenorbredinanotherState—was lawfully moved into the State;
or(b)a protected crocodile that was
lawfully taken, kept andused in a place outside the
State.
328Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 6 (continued)5Processed products made of or derived from
particularprotected emus(1)The
following processed products—(a)the
skinned carcass, or meat, of a dead protected emuobtained by a person if—(i)the
carcass or meat is obtained from a holder of acommercialwildlifelicenceorwildlifefarminglicence for the emu; and(ii)thewaythecarcassormeatispackedcomplieswith the
requirements about packing the carcass ormeat under
theFood Production (Safety) Act 2000;and(iii)thecarcassormeatislawfullymovedfromtheholder to the person;(b)the skinned carcass, or meat, of a
dead protected emuobtained by a person if—(i)thecarcassormeatislawfullyobtainedfromaperson in another State; and(ii)thewaythecarcassormeatispackedcomplieswith any
applicable law of the other State; and(iii)thecarcassormeatislawfullymovedintotheState;(c)thewholeskinofadeadprotectedemuiftheskinisfleshedandtannedatthelicensedpremisesforacommercial
wildlife licence or wildlife farming licencefor emus;(d)the whole skin of a dead protected emu
if—(i)the skin is mounted in a way to
display the emu inwhole form; and(ii)the
skin is mounted by a holder of a commercialwildlifelicenceforadeadprotectedemuoraperson in another State who is authorised,
under alaw of that other State, to mount the skin;
and(iii)the skin has an
approved tag lawfully attached to it:
329Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 6 (continued)(e)the
skin from the leg of a dead protected emu if the skinisfleshedandtannedatthelicensedpremisesforacommercial
wildlife licence or wildlife farming licencefor emus;(f)an egg of a live or dead protected emu
if the egg—(i)has had its contents removed;
and(ii)has an approved mark on it;(g)a feather from a live or dead
protected farm emu;(h)oil or fat derived from a dead
protected farm emu;(i)a beak, foot or bone of a protected
farm emu if the beak,foot or bone is in a sealed container
with an approvedlabel lawfully attached to it.(2)In this section—approved
labelmeans a label that—(a)is of
a size required for a product label under the emucode;
and(b)includes all the information required
for a product labelunder the emu code.approved
markmeans a mark that—(a)is of
a size and format approved by the chief executivefor a
shell mark under the emu code; and(b)includesalltheinformationrequiredforashellmarkunder the emu code.protected emumeans—(a)a protected emu that—(i)isafarmanimalkeptbyaholderofawildlifefarming licence for the emu; and(ii)was lawfully taken or bred from an emu
that waslawfully taken; and(iii)if
the emu was taken or bred in another State—waslawfully moved
into the State; or
330Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 6 (continued)(b)a
protected emu that was lawfully taken, kept and usedin a
place outside the State.6Processed
products made or derived from otherprotected
animals(1)This section applies to a dead
protected animal other than—(a)a
harvest macropod; or(b)ananimaltowhichitem2,3,4or5ofthisscheduleapplies.(2)The following processed
products—(a)the skinned carcass, or meat, of a
dead protected animalobtained by a person if—(i)the carcass or meat is obtained from a
holder of acommercial wildlife licence for the animal;
and(ii)thewaythecarcassormeatispackedcomplieswith the
requirements about packing the carcass ormeat under
theFood Production (Safety) Act 2000;and(iii)thecarcassormeatislawfullymovedfromtheholder to the person;(b)the skinned carcass, or meat, of a
dead protected animalobtained by the person if—(i)theanimalwaslawfullytaken,keptandusedinanother State; and(ii)thecarcassormeatislawfullyobtainedfromaperson in another State; and(iii)thewaythecarcassormeatispackedcomplieswith
any applicable law of the other State; and(iv)thecarcassormeatislawfullymovedintotheState;(c)the
skin of the dead protected animal if the animal waslawfully taken, kept and used
and—
331Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 6 (continued)(i)theskinwasfullytannedbytheholderofacommercialwildlifelicenceorarecreationalwildlife
harvesting licence for the animal; or(ii)theskinwasobtainedbyapersonfromaplaceoutside the State
and the skin—(A)wasfullytannedbyapersonwhoisauthorised, under a law of the place,
to tanthe animal; and(B)is
lawfully moved into the State;(d)a
dead protected animal if the animal—(i)was
lawfully taken, kept and used; and(ii)has
an approved tag lawfully attached to it;(e)the
dehydrated and crystallised venom of a snake if thesnake—(i)is a
farm animal; and(ii)was lawfully taken, kept and
used;(f)a natural product of a least concern
animal if—(i)theanimalhasbeenlawfullytakenandisbeinglawfully kept;
and(ii)the product is used only for retail
sale.Part 3Processed
products made orderived from protected plants7Processed products made or derived
from protectedplantsA protected plant
part obtained from a place in another State iftheplantpartwasmovedintotheStateunderawildlifemovement permit
and—
332Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 6 (continued)(a)thewaytheplantpartispackedandtaggedcomplieswith
the requirements of any applicable law of the otherState; and(b)the
movement of the plant part from the other State intothe
State is authorised under any applicable law of theother
State.
333Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 7Feessections 461 to 464Part 1Fees
for permits for protectedareas$1Campingpermit,otherthanifacommercialactivitypermit is
required—each night—(a)foreachperson5yearsoroldertakingpartinaneducational tour or camp of a type approved
by thechief executive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50(b)for each other person 5 years or older
. . . . . . . . . . . .4.50(c)maximum for a family . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .18.002Commercialactivitypermitforfilmingorphotography—no structures involved—(a)if only 1 or 2 people are involved in
the filming orphotography—(i)application fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .nil(ii)daily
site fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.24.20(b)if
only 3 to 5 people are involved in the filming orphotography—(i)application fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .120.90(ii)daily
site fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.59.75(c)if6ormorepeopleareinvolvedinthefilmingorphotography—(i)application fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .240.70(ii)daily
site fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.120.903Commercialactivitypermitforfilmingorphotography—structure involved—(a)if only 1 to 5 people are involved in
the filming orphotography—(i)application fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .120.90(ii)daily
site fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.120.90
334Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 7 (continued)$(b)if only 6 to 25 people are involved in
the filming orphotography—(i)application fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .601.00(ii)daily
site fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.601.00(c)if
only 26 to 50 people are involved in the filming orphotography—(i)application fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .1 204.00(ii)daily
site fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1 204.00(d)if 51
or more people are involved in the filming orphotography—(i)application fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .2 413.00(ii)daily
site fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 413.004Commercialactivitypermit,otherthanforfilmingorphotography—(a)application fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229.10(b)application fee for renewal of permit.
. . . . . . . . . . . .114.60(c)permit fee—(i)for 3
months or less. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46.05(ii)formorethan3monthsbutnotmorethan1year. . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183.00(iii)for
more than 1 year but not more than 2 years367.40(iv)for more than 2 years. . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .522.00(d)additional daily fee for each client
of the holder ofthe permit taking part in the
activity—(i)for an activity lasting less than 3
hours. . . . . . .1.40(ii)for an activity
lasting 3 hours or more . . . . . . .2.60(e)campingfeeforeachclientoftheholderofthepermit taking
part in the activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.505Group activity
permit—(a)application fee . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.90(b)additional daily fee if special access
is to be allowed,special supervision is needed, or an area
reserved foruse—(i)for a
vehicle-based activity—each vehicle . . . .3.50(ii)for a people-based activity—each
person. . . . .1.75
335Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 7 (continued)$6Apiary permit—(a)for 6
months or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.68.19(b)for
more than 6 months but not more than 1 year . . .101.77(c)for
more than 1 year but not more than 2 years . . . . .183.18(d)for
more than 2 years but not more than 3 years . . . .259.51(e)for
more than 3 years but not more than 4 years . . . .325.66(f)for
more than 4 years but not more than 5 years . . . .381.637Application to transfer apiary permit. . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .51.45Part 2Fees
for licences, permits orother authorities, other than
forprotected areasDivision 1Licences for animals$1Commercial wildlife licence (wildlife
interaction) . . . . . .109.302Commercial wildlife licence for
animals—(a)foronlycommercialbirdsoronlycommercialreptiles—(i)for 1
month or less. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.91.95(ii)for
more than 1 month but not more than 1 year459.20(iii)for more than 1
year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 308.00(b)foronlycommercialbirdsandcommercialreptiles—(i)for 1 month or less. . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146.10(ii)for more than 1 month but not more
than 1 year568.00(iii)for
more than 1 year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
611.00
336Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 7 (continued)$(c)foronlycommercialscorpionsandcommercialspiders—(i)for 1 month or less. . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21.60(ii)for more than 1 month but not more
than 1 year108.20(iii)for
more than 1 year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303.05(d)for
only commercial scorpions, commercial spidersandeither,butnotboth,commercialbirdsorcommercial reptiles—(i)for 1
month or less. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.104.00(ii)for
more than 1 month but not more than 1 year476.20(iii)for more than 1
year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 354.00(e)for only commercial scorpions,
commercial spiders,commercial birds and commercial
reptiles—(i)for 1 month or less. . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158.20(ii)for more than 1 month but not more
than 1 year583.00(iii)for
more than 1 year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
656.00(f)for only dead macropods—(i)for 1 year or less—(A)until the end of 31 December 2006. . .
. . .468.00(B)on
and from 1 January 2007 . . . . . . . . . . .481.50(ii)for more than 1 year—(A)until the end of 31 December 2006. . .
. . .1 325.00(B)on
and from 1 January 2007 . . . . . . . . . . .1 363.00(g)for other commercial wildlife
licences—(i)for 1 month or less . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .91.95(ii)for
more than 1 month but not more than 1 year459.20(iii)for more than 1
year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 308.00(h)foraddingonlycommercialbirdsoronlycommercialreptilestolicencegrantedforcommercial scorpions and commercial
spiders—(i)for 1 month or less . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .82.40(ii)for
more than 1 month but not more than 1 year368.00(iii)for more than 1
year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
051.00
337Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 7 (continued)$(i)foraddingcommercialbirdsandcommercialreptiles to
licence granted for commercial scorpionsand commercial
spiders—(i)for 1 month or less. . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136.55(ii)for more than 1 month but not more
than 1 year475.25(iii)for
more than 1 year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
353.00(j)foraddingcommercialscorpionsandcommercialspiders to
licence granted for only commercial birdsoronlycommercialreptilesoronlycommercialbirds
and commercial reptiles—(i)for 1 month or
less. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.12.10(ii)for
more than 1 month but not more than 1 year16.95(iii)for more than 1
year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.30(k)for adding commercial birds to licence
granted foronlycommercialreptilesoraddingcommercialreptilestolicencegrantedforonlycommercialbirds—(i)for 1
month or less. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.54.20(ii)for
more than 1 month but not more than 1 year108.75(iii)for more than 1
year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302.553Commercial wildlife licence (mobile) .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 000.004Recreational wildlife licence for
animals—(a)standard fee . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54.05(b)additional fee if the licence is for
restricted animals .162.30(c)additionalfeeifthelicenceisforinternationalanimals. . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.12.05(d)for
adding restricted animals to a licence granted foranimals other than restricted animals. . .
. . . . . . . . .162.30(e)for
adding international animals to a licence grantedfor
animals other than international animals . . . . . . .12.055Commercial wildlife harvesting licence for
animals—(a)for macropods—(i)until
the end of 31 December 2006. . . . . . . . . .106.20(ii)on and from 1 January 2007 . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .109.30(b)for
spiders or scorpions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.221.70
338Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 7 (continued)$(c)for other animals . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229.106Recreational wildlife harvesting
licence for animals—(a)for macropods . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51.70(b)for other animals . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51.707Wildlife demonstrator licence—(a)for 1 month or less . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120.90(b)for more than 1 month but not more
than 1 year . . . .590.00(c)for
more than 1 year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1 682.008Wildlife exhibitor licence—(a)for 1 month or less . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177.90(b)for more than 1 month but not more
than 1 year . . . .896.00(c)for
more than 1 year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 557.009Wildlife farming licence—(a)for butterflies—(i)for 1
year or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120.90(ii)for
more than 1 year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344.20(b)for
crocodiles—(i)for 1 year or less . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .947.00(ii)for
more than 1 year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
700.00(c)for emus—(i)for 1
year or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355.80(ii)for
more than 1 year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
016.00(d)for reptiles of the family Elapidae,
Hydrophiidae orLaticaudidae—(i)for 1
year or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240.70(ii)for
more than 1 year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689.00(e)for
water buffalos—(i)for 1 year or less . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .344.20(ii)for
more than 1 year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .982.00
339Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Division 2Schedule 7
(continued)Permits for animals$10Permit to keep protected wildlife. . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54.0511Commercial whale watching
permit—(a)if boat length is 15m or less. . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .574.00(b)if boat length is more than 15m but
not more than20m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .918.00(c)if boat length is more than 20m . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 722.00(d)daily
fee—each passenger—(i)if passenger less than 5 years . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .nil(ii)if passenger 5
years or more but less than 15years. . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.40(iii)if passenger 15
years or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.60Division 3Collection
authorities for animals12Collectionauthoritytokeepacollectionofdeadprotected
wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .13Collectionauthoritytotakeandkeepleastconcernwildlife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$54.0568.95Division 4Licences for
protected plants$14Commercial
wildlife licence for protected plants—(a)for 1
month or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.91.95(b)for
more than 1 month but not more than 1 year . . . .459.20(c)for
more than 1 year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1 308.0015Recreational wildlife licence for protected
plants . . . . . . .54.05
341Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Part 4Schedule 7
(continued)Fees for sampling orimplanting
animals$1An approved
electromagnetic implant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.152Consumable used to obtain a biological
tissue sample ofananimalandstorageofthesamplebyanapprovedscientific
institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .23.55Part 5Fees
for record books andrecord and return books$1Record and return book for holder of
commercial wildlifelicence for macropods—(a)until
the end of 31 December 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.90(b)on
and from 1 January 2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.23.552Record and return book for holder of
commercial wildlifeharvesting licence for macropods—(a)until the end of 31 December 2006 . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .5.75(b)on
and from 1 January 2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.5.903Record and return
book for holder of commercial wildlifeharvesting
licence for protected plants. . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .11.754Recordbookforanotherlicenceorapermittokeepprotected
wildlife—(a)for a book with 20 pages . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.90(b)for a book with 50 pages . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.35
342Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Part 6Schedule 7
(continued)Other fees$1For an amendment, other than a change
of address or anamendmentalreadymentionedinthisschedule,ofalicence,permitorotherauthorityforwhichafeeispayablethatisrequestedbytheholderofthelicence,permit or authority—(a)foranamendmentofacampingpermitgranted,under
section 42E or 42F, for an e-permit campingarea. . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.nil(b)for another
amendment—each amendment . . . . . . . .12.05
343Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 8Domestic
animalsschedule 10, definitiondomestic
animal1An alpaca, banteng cattle (Bos
banteng), cattle (Bos
taurusorBos indicus), deer, llama or
sheep.2An apiary bee other than an indigenous
bee.3Acamel,cat(Feliscatus),dog(Canisfamiliaris),donkey,goat, guinea pig,
horse, mule or pig.4A captive bred domestic chicken, duck,
goose or turkey, otherthanachicken,duck,gooseorturkeythatisindigenoustoAustralia.5Thecaptivebreddomesticformofthehousemouse(Musmusculus) and brown rat
(Rattus norvegicus).6ThelarvalstageofAmbystomamexicanum,commonlyknown as the
Mexican walking fish or Axolotl.7An
ostrich, a peafowl or pheasant of the family Phasianidae,other
than quail indigenous to Australia.8The
following birds—Common NameScientific
NameAbyssinian yellow-rumpedseedeaterAfrican silverbillAlexandrine
parakeetbarred parakeetblack loryblack-and-white muniablack-capped
loryblack-capped parakeetblack-capped
siskinSerinus xanthopygiusLonchura
cantansPsittacula eupatriaBolborhynchus
lineolaChalcopsitta atraLonchura
bicolorLorius loryYrrhura
rupicolaCarduelis atriceps
357Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 9 (continued)3ReptilesThe following
reptiles are commercial reptiles—Common
NameScientific NameThe following
reptiles of the family Agamidae—central netted
dragonCtenophorus nuchalisinland bearded
dragonPogona vitticepsThe following
reptiles of the family Scincidae—pink-tongued
lizardHemisphaeriodon gerrardiieastern blue-tongued lizardTiliqua scincoidesCunningham’s
skinkEgernia cunninghamiThe following
reptiles of the family Chelidae—eastern
snake-necked turtleChelodina longicollissaw-shelled
turtleElseya latisternumKrefft’s river
turtleEmydura krefftiiMurray
turtleEmydura macquariiThe following
reptiles of the family Geckonidae—thick-tailed
geckoUnderwoodisaurus miliirough knob-tailed
geckoNephrurus aspersmooth
knob-tailed geckoNephrurus laevissimusThe following
reptiles of the family Boidae—children’s
pythonLiasis childrenispotted
pythonLiasis maculosusStimpson’s
pythonLiasis stimpsoni
358Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Part 4Schedule 9
(continued)Recreational animals1AmphibiansEach least
concern amphibian is a recreational amphibian.2BirdsThe following
birds are recreational birds—Common
NameScientific NameAustralasian
shovelerAustralian shelduckbeautiful
firetailblack duckblack swanblue-billed duckCape Barren
goosechestnut tealgreen
pygmy-goosegrey tealhardheadmagpie goosemaned duck or
wood duckpink-eared duckplumed
whistling-duckradjah shelduckwandering
whistling-duckAnas rhynchotisTadorna
tadornoidesStagonopleura bellaAnas
superciliosaCygnus atratusOxyura
australisCereopsis novaehollandiaeAnas
castaneaNettapus pulchellusAnas
gracilisAythya australisAnseranas
semipalmataChenonetta jubataMalacorhynchusmembranaceusDendrocygna
eytoniTadorna radjahDendrocygna
arcuata
359Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 9 (continued)3ReptilesEachleastconcernreptile,otherthanareptilethatisarestricted reptile, is a recreational
reptile.Part 5Restricted
animals1AmphibiansA threatened,
rare or near threatened amphibian is a restrictedamphibian.2BirdsThe following
birds are restricted birds—Common NameScientific
NameAustralian magpie(black-backed)banded
lapwingbuff-breasted button-quaileclectus parrot (Australiansubspecies)gang gang
cockatooglossy black-cockatoogreen
rosellalong-billed black-cockatooMajor
Mitchell’s cockatoo(pink cockatoo)mallee
ringneckmasked lapwingGymnorhina
tibicen tibicenVanellus tricolorTurnix
oliviiEclectus roratusmacgillivrayiCallocephalon
fimbriatumCalyptorhynchus lathamiPlatycercus
caledonicusCalyptorhynchus baudiniiCacatua
leadbeateriBarnardius zonariusbarnardiVanellus miles
361Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 9 (continued)3ReptilesThe following
reptiles are restricted reptiles—Common
NameScientific NameThe following
reptiles of the family Elapidae—black
snakesPseudechissppbroad-headed snakesHoplocephalussppbrown
snakesPseudonajasppCollett’s snakePseudechis
colletticopperheadsAustrelapssppdeath
addersAcanthopissppeastern small-eyed snakeRhinoplocephalus
nigriscensrough scaled snakeTropidechis
carinatustaipansOxyuranusspptiger snakesNotechis/The following reptiles of the family
Hydrophiidae—all speciesThe following
reptiles of the family Laticaudidae—all
speciesAll threatened, rare or near threatened
reptiles other than thefollowing—•reptiles of the family Cheloniidae•reptiles of the family
Dermochelydiae•freshwater crocodileCrocodylus johnstoni•saltwater crocodileCrocodylus
porosus
362Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 9APrescribed forest
reserves fortemporary continuation ofbeekeepingsections 50 and
475APart 1Forest reserves
to become, andformer forest reserves thathave
become, national parkName of forest reserve or former forest
reserveAlford Forest ReserveAustinville Forest
Reserve 1Bania Forest ReserveBeerburrum Forest
Reserve 1Beerburrum Forest Reserve 2Beerwah Forest ReserveBellthorpe Forest
Reserve 2Bingera Forest ReserveBlackdown
Tableland Forest ReserveBoompa Forest Reserve 2Bulburin Forest ReserveBurnett Creek
Forest ReserveCherbourg Forest ReserveClagiraba Forest
ReserveConondale Forest Reserve 1Conondale Forest Reserve 2Cordalba Forest ReserveD’Aguilar Forest
ReserveDan Dan Forest ReserveDeer Reserve
Forest ReserveEmu Vale Forest ReservePermitted number
ofapiary sites214915252142628312134538141
367Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 10Dictionarysection 3Aborigineparticularlyconcernedwiththelandhasthemeaning given by theAboriginal Land
Act 1991, section 4.accept, an
animal, does not include—(a)take the animal;
and(b)for a holder of a relevant
authority—accept the animalfrom a relevant person for the holder
who has taken theanimal under the authority.additional conditions notice, for
chapter 2, part 3, division 2,see section
42C(3).animal breeding place, for chapter 3,
see section 93.animal record particulars, for
chapter 4, part 3, see section442.apiary permitmeans a permit to
take, use, keep or interferewith cultural or
natural resources for the location of an apiary.approved display purpose, for a display
of an animal, meansany of the following—(a)to
give public information about the ecological role ofthe
animal;(b)to promote education about, and the
conservation of, theanimal;(c)topromoteanunderstandingofecologyandtheconservation of the animal.approved electromagnetic implantmeans
an electromagneticimplantapprovedbytheMinisterforuseonanimalsforidentification purposes.approved
interaction plan, for chapter 3, see section 93.approvedscientificinstitution,forananimal,meansascientificinstitutionapprovedbytheMinisterforaccepting
368Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 10 (continued)biological tissue
samples of animals.approved tag, for schedule 6,
see schedule 6, section 1.approved way—(a)forchapter3,part7,division3,subdivision3—seesection 344; or(b)forchapter3,part7,division3,subdivision4—seesection 349.attach, for
an official tag or propagator’s tag to a plant, meansany
of the following—(a)insert into, or fasten to the outside
of, the individual tubeor pot containing the plant;(b)attach to the stem of the
plant;(c)fasten to the board or other material
on which the plantis mounted;(d)insert between the board or other material
on which theplant is mounted and any backing material
for the boardor other material in a way that allows the
tag to be seen.authorisedbuyer,forwildlife,meansapersonwhoisauthorisedtokeepthewildlifeundertheAct,includingapersonauthorised,undertheAct,tokeepthewildlifeinanother State or country.authorised cultivatormeans a person
approved under section391 to be an authorised
cultivator.authorisedinterstateseller,forwildlife,meansapersonwho—(a)is authorised to sell or give away the
wildlife under alaw of another State; and(b)does not hold a relevant authority
authorising the personto sell or give away the
wildlife.authorisedkeeperinanothercountry,forananimalofaspecies, means—
369Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 10 (continued)(a)apersonwhoisspecificallyauthorisedtokeepananimal of the species in the other country
under a law ofthat country; and(b)a
person who is not prohibited from keeping an animalof
the species in the other country under the laws of thatcountry.authorisedkeeperinanotherState,forananimalofaspecies, means—(a)apersonwhoisspecificallyauthorisedtokeepananimal of the species in the other State
under a law ofthat State; and(b)a
person who is not prohibited from keeping an animalof
the species in the other State under the laws of thatState.authorisedpremises,forananimal,meanspremiseswherethe
animal is authorised to be kept under the Act.authorisedpropagatormeansapersonapprovedundersection 391 to be
an authorised propagator.bioprospecting activity—1Bioprospecting
activitymeans an activity that—(a)iscarriedoutforacommercialpurposeusingbiological material, or a derivative of the
material,obtainedfromaprotected,internationalorprohibited animal, or a protected plant;
and(b)is characterised by the systematic
search for newsourcesofchemicalcompounds,genes,proteinsand
other products found in nature.2The
term does not include obtaining genetic material ora
chemical if—(a)thematerialorchemicalisobtainedforataxonomic study; and(b)thematerialorchemicalisgiventoaStateorCommonwealthgovernmentmuseumorherbarium; and
370Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 10 (continued)(c)theresultsofthestudyarepublicdomainandavailable to the public.campincludes—(a)pitch, place or erect a tent, caravan or
camping structure;and(b)place other
camping equipment or a vehicle in position;and(c)stay overnight.camping fee
envelopemeans a part of a camping form for
usefor the payment of camping fees.campingformmeansaformmadeavailablebythechiefexecutive for use for a self-registration
camping area.commercial activity—1Commercialactivitymeansanactivityconductedforgain.2Acommercialactivitymayinvolveanyofthefollowing—(a)selling an article, material or
thing;(b)supplying a facility or
service;(c)commercial photography;(d)conductingatour,safari,scenicflight,cruiseorexcursion;(e)advertisingorpromotingtheuseofaprotectedarea as part of a
tour, safari, scenic flight, cruise orexcursion;(f)advertisingorpromotingtheuseofaprotectedarea as a feature
associated with a resort or touristfacility on land
adjoining the area.3AcommercialactivityincludesanactivityconductedforgainunderanagreementbetweentheStateandapersonauthorisingthepersontoconductastatedactivity on a
stated protected area for a stated period andon payment of a
stated amount.
371Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 10 (continued)commercial
activity permitsee—(a)for chapter 4,
part 3—section 442; or(b)for chapter 4,
part 4—section 453.commercial animalmeans a protected
animal mentioned inschedule 9, part 3.commercial
purpose, for chapter 3, see section 94.Commonwealth land, for schedule 3,
means the land held bytheCommonwealthunderspeciallease9/36573,situatedinthe County of Nares, Parish of
Trinity, containing an area ofabout
0.0405ha.communicationsuseforschedules3and4,meanstheconstruction, maintenance and use of
buildings, structures andother improvements as part of, or for,
a facility for providingcommunication services.conservation plan duckmeans a duck of a
species mentionedintheNatureConservation(DuckandQuail)ConservationPlan 1995,
section 2, definitionduck.conservationplanlizardmeansalizardofaspeciesmentionedintheNatureConservation(EuloLizardRaces)Conservation Plan 1995, section 4,
definitionlizard.conservation plan quailmeans a quail of
a species mentionedintheNatureConservation(DuckandQuail)ConservationPlan 1995,
section 2, definitionquail.controlledanimalmeansaprotectedanimalmentionedinschedule 9, part 2.corporation, for chapter 3,
see section 93.demeritpointmeansademeritpointaccumulatedundersection 440.depositincludes drop, leave, place or throw.display, in relation to
an animal, includes to demonstrate theanimal.disturb, an animal,
includes—(a)approach, harass, lure, pursue or
tease the animal; or
372Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 10 (continued)(b)attempt to do an act mentioned in paragraph
(a).dolphinmeans a cetacean
of the family Delphinidae.domestic animalmeans an animal
mentioned in schedule 8.electricitydistributionuse,forschedule3,meanstheconstruction,maintenanceanduseofeitherorbothofthefollowing—(a)a
supply network within the meaning of theElectricityAct 1994,
section 8;(b)a transmission grid within the meaning
of theElectricityAct 1994,
section 6.emucodemeansthedocumentcalled‘CodeofPractice—Emu Farming’, approved by chief
executive undersection 174A167of
the Act.endangeredanimalmeansananimalthatisendangeredwildlife.entrance, of a protected
area, means the part of the area—(a)developed by the chief executive for use as
a vehicularor walking entrance to the area; and(b)commonly used by people to drive, ride
or walk into thearea.e-permit
agency, for chapter 2, part 3, division 2, see
section42A.e-permit camping
areameans a protected area, or part of aprotected area, to which an e-permit camping
notice relates.e-permit camping notice, for chapter 2,
part 3, division 2, seesection 42B.e-permit camping
tagsee section 42D(1).e-permit
distribution point, for chapter 2, part 3, division 2,167Section 174A (Chief executive may make
codes of practice) of the ActNote, a copy of
the code of practice is open for public inspection, during
officehours on business days, at the department’s
head office at 160 Ann Street, Brisbaneand each regional
office of the department (see section 174A(3) of the
Act).
373Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 10 (continued)see section
42A.e-permit numbersee section
42A.exemptanimalmeansaprotectedanimalmentionedinschedule 9, part 1.exhibition
code, for chapter 3, see section 93.export agreementsee section
398B(1).exportpermitmeansapermittoexportissuedundertheEnvironmentProtectionandBiodiversityConservationAct1999(Cwlth).farm
animal—1An animal of a
species mentioned in paragraph 2 is afarm animal if
the animal—(a)is wild by nature and is taken from
the wild under alicence, permit or other authority granted
under theAct that allows the animal to be taken;
or(b)is farmed; or(c)has
been, or is being, lawfully moved into the Statefor
use for farming.2For paragraph 1, the species are as
follows—(a)birdwing butterfly (Ornithopterasp.);(b)emu
(Dromaius novaehollandiae);(c)freshwater crocodile (Crocodylus johnstoni);(d)a reptile of the family Elapidae,
Hydrophiidae orLaticaudidae;(e)saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus
porosus);(f)Ulysses butterfly
(Papilio ulysses);(g)water buffalo (Bubalus
bubalis).farm crocodilemeans a crocodile
that is a farm animal.farm emumeans an emu that
is a farm animal.feed, in relation to a native animal,
includes—
374Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 10 (continued)(a)use
food to tease or lure the animal; and(b)attempt to feed the animal.government entity, for chapter 2,
part 3, division 2, see section42A.GreatBarrierReefMarineParkmeanstheGreatBarrierReefMarineParkestablishedundertheGreatBarrierReefMarine Park Act
1975(Cwlth).group
activity—1Agroupactivityisanorganiseduseofapartofaprotected area in a way that may interfere
with generalpublic use of the area.Example—1a concert, rally
or public meeting2a religious activity3a wedding4an
organised sporting activity2Agroup activitydoes not include
a traditional activityof a community or group of Aboriginal
people or TorresStraitIslandershavingtraditional,customaryorhistorical links with a protected area
under Aboriginaltradition or Island custom relating to the
area.harvest macropodmeans any of the
following—(a)an eastern grey kangaroo (Macropus giganteus);(b)a red kangaroo (Macropus
rufus);(c)a wallaroo
(Macropus robustus);(d)a whiptail wallaby (Macropus parryi).harvest period, for wildlife,
means a period declared under aconservation plan
for the wildlife as the period during which aperson may take
the wildlife.
375Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 10 (continued)identification
codemeans—(a)foranelectromagneticimplant—asequenceoflettersandnumbersproducedbytheimplanttoidentifytheimplant; or(b)foratag—asequenceoflettersandnumbersthatidentify the tag.incorporated
associationmeans an association incorporatedunder
theAssociations Incorporation Act 1981.168interact,
with an animal, includes the following—(a)approach, pursue or lure an animal for
interacting withor feeding the animal;(b)togainabenefitfrominteractingwithorfeedingtheanimal;(c)to
attempt to do an act mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).lakeincludeslagoon,swamp,marshandanyothernaturalcollection of
water.lawfully, in relation to
doing an act, means to do the act in away that is
authorised under an Act or a law of another State.leastconcernamphibianmeansanamphibianthatisleastconcern
wildlife.least concern animalmeans an animal
that is least concernwildlife.leastconcernplantmeansaplantthatisleastconcernwildlife.licence, for
chapter 1, part 2, see section 3C.licensedpremises,foralicence,permitorotherauthoritygrantedundertheAct,meansthepremisesstatedonthelicence, permit
or authority as the licensed premises for thelicence, permit
or authority.168Associations Incorporation Act
1981, section 2—associationmeans an
association, society, body or other entity formed, or
carriedon, for a lawful purpose.
376Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 10 (continued)licensee, for
chapter 1, part 2, see section 3C.litterincludes broken glass.litter
binmeans a receptacle for litter provided by
the chiefexecutive.macropodmeans
an animal within the family Macropodidae.manufacturedfuel,forchapter2,part8,division2,seesection 69.marine
mammalmeans a dolphin, dugong or whale.marinenavigationuse,forschedule3,meanstheconstruction, maintenance and use of
buildings, structures andother improvements as part of, or for,
a facility for assistingmarine navigation.marineturtlemeansaturtleofthefamilyChelondiidaeorDermochelyidae.meat, of
an animal, includes the flesh and offal of the animal.member, of the
Australian Defence Force, see theDefence
Act1903(Cwlth), section 4.169military standing ordermeans
a standing order that—(a)isageneralorderundertheDefenceForceDisciplineAct 1982(Cwlth); and(b)includesprovisionsrelatingtotrainingmembersofapart of the
Australian Defence Force about survival inthe wild.170minimumdistance,forchapter3,part5,division7,seesection 314.mobile
facilitymeans a semitrailer or truck that has,
attachedto it, a refrigerated room in which animals
may be stored.monthmeans a
period—169Defence Act 1903(Cwlth), section
4—memberincludes any
officer, sailor, soldier and airman.170A
copy of the relevant military standing orders may be inspected at
the department’shead office.
377Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 10 (continued)(a)starting at the beginning of any day of a
calendar month;and(b)ending—(i)immediatelybeforethebeginningofthecorrespondingdayofthefollowingcalendarmonth; or(ii)if there is no corresponding day in
the followingcalendarmonth—attheendofthefollowingcalendar
month.movement, of wildlife,
means a continuous journey between 2placesthatisbrokenonlyforastopthatisnecessaryorincidental for the journey.Examples of stops necessary or incidental
for a journey—1a stop ordinarily
made by persons in transit for food, rest, bathingor
using toilet facilities2a stop for
feeding, cleaning or resting an animal being transported3astopforplacingwildlifetobemovedtoanothercountryinquarantine4a
stop for placing a live animal to be moved to another country
infacilities to acclimatise the animal for the
other country’s conditionsnativeanimalmeansanytaxonorspeciesofanimalindigenoustoAustralia,including,forexample,adingo(Canis familiaris dingo).natural product, for schedule 6,
see schedule 6, section 1.nearthreatenedanimalmeansananimalthatisnearthreatened
wildlife.near threatened plantmeans a plant
that is near threatenedwildlife.nominatedreturnretrievalsystemmeansthesystemnominated by the
chief executive, by publishing the followinginformation on
the department’s website, for receiving returnsofoperationsgivenundertheActbyelectroniccommunication—(a)details about the type of
system;
378Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 10 (continued)(b)how a
person may electronically communicate a returnof operations to
the system.notice, in relation to
a notice erected or displayed in or near aprotectedarea,includesanotice,sign,pictographorotherdevice, made of
any material, erected or displayed by the chiefexecutive in or
near the area.officer,ofanincorporatedassociation,seeAssociationsIncorporation
Act 1981, section 2, definitionofficer.official tag, for a protected
plant, means—(a)a tag supplied by the chief executive,
under chapter 3,part 11, division 2, for attaching to the
plant; or(b)for a tag used for attaching to the
plant under a law ofanotherState—atagthatcomplieswiththerequirements, for
the tag, of any applicable law of theother
State.officialtrafficsignseeTransportOperations(RoadUseManagement) Act 1995,
schedule 4.171parkdesignatedforapiariesmeansanationalparkornationalpark(recovery)towhichsection184172oftheActappliesthatwasformerlyaforestreserveprescribedundersection 475A and schedule 9A.173poisonmeans—(a)a poison mentioned in theHealth (Drugs and Poisons)Regulation 1996, appendix 6A;
and171Transport Operations (Road Use
Management) Act 1995, schedule 4—official traffic
signmeans a sign, marking, light or device
placed or erected toregulate, warn or guide traffic.172Section 184 (Provision to allow
beekeeping in particular former forest reserves until2025)
of the ActSee also section 475A (Prescribed forest
reserves for temporary continuation ofbeekeeping—Act, s
184) of this regulation.173Section475A(Prescribedforestreservesfortemporarycontinuationofbeekeeping—Act, s 184) and schedule 9A
(Prescribed forest reserves for temporarycontinuation of
beekeeping)
379Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 10 (continued)(b)any
other substance that operates in a similar way to apoison mentioned in paragraph (a).prescribed cooking or heating
appliance, for chapter 2, part8, division 2,
see section 69.prescribed criteria, for chapter 3,
see section 93.prescribed day, for chapter 4,
part 3, see section 442.prescribed period, for chapter 4,
part 4, see section 453.prescribed protected animalmeans—(a)a
live mammal that is a protected animal; and(b)a
fertilised egg of a mammal that is a protected animal.prescribedprotectedplantpart,forchapter4,part3,seesection 442.previoususeauthoritymeansanauthoritygranted,bythechief executive,
under section 36174of the Act.propagator’stag,forawholeprotectedplant,meansatagsuppliedbytheauthorisedpropagatorwhopropagatedtheplant
that—(a)is of a design approved by the chief
executive; and(b)is a minimum of 100mm by 10mm in size;
and(c)includes the following
information—(i)the scientific name and, if the plant
has a commonname, the common name of the plant;(ii)the authorisation number for the
propagator; and(iii)the year in which
the plant was propagated.protected plant partincludes a stem, phyllode, foliage,
bud,flower, spore, seed, fruit, bark, oil, root,
rhizome, resin, gum,exudate,gall,geneticmaterial,chemicalandanyotherstructural
component or constituent, of a protected plant.174Section 36 (Authorities for new national
park or national park (recovery)) of the Act
380Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 10 (continued)protected plant
parts record particulars, for chapter 4, part 3,see
section 442.public landmeans—(a)aState-controlledroadundertheTransportInfrastructure
Act 1994; or(b)a road controlled
by a local government; or(c)landdedicatedasareserveforcommunitypurposesunder
theLand Act 1994for which a local
governmentis trustee; or(d)a
railway maintained by Queensland Rail.rare
animalmeans an animal that is rare
wildlife.rare plantmeans a plant
that is rare wildlife.reasonablymeansongroundsthatarereasonableinallthecircumstances.record
book, for chapter 4, part 3, see section
442.recreational animalmeans a protected
animal mentioned inschedule 9, part 4.recreational
craftincludes a hot-air balloon, hang-glider,
paraglider and an ultra light aircraft.recreational animalmeans a protected
animal mentioned inschedule 9, part 4.recreational
plant societymeans a society that—(a)is an
incorporated association; and(b)has,asoneofitsmainfunctions,theconservationofplants.registrationnumber,foramobilefacility,meanstheregistrationnumberforthefacilityundertheTransportOperations(RoadUseManagement—VehicleRegistration)Regulation
1999.regulatorynoticemeansaregulatorynoticeerectedordisplayed, under section 91B.relevant authoritymeans—
381Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 10 (continued)(a)for
chapter 3—see section 93; or(b)otherwise—a licence, permit or other
authority grantedunder the Act.relevantcodeofpractice,forananimal,meansacodeofpractice
that—(a)relates to animals of the same type as
the animal, to theextent the code of practice provides for the
way in whichthe animals must be kept or used; and(b)has been approved or made by the chief
executive undersection 174A175of
the Act.relevant person, for the holder
of a licence, permit or otherauthority granted
under chapter 3, means—(a)for a
rehabilitation permit—(i)if the holder is
an individual—an employee of theindividualiftheemployeeisactingunderthedirection of the individual; or(ii)iftheholderisacorporationotherthananincorporated
association—(A)the person stated on the permit as the
personinchargeofthelicensedpremisesforthepermit;
and(B)anexecutiveofficer,employeeoragentofthecorporation,iftheofficer,employeeoragentisactingunderthedirectionofthepersonmentionedinsubsubparagraph(A);or(iii)if the holder is
an incorporated association—(A)the
person stated on the permit as the personin charge of the
activity for which the permitis granted;
and(B)an officer, member, employee or agent
of theholder, if the member, employee or agent
is175Section 174A (Chief executive may make
codes of practice) of the Act
382Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 10 (continued)actingunderthedirectionofthepersonmentioned in
subsubparagraph (A); or(b)foranAboriginaltraditionorIslandcustomauthority—eachpersonstatedontheauthorityasaperson who may take wildlife under the
authority; or(c)for a collection authority to take and
keep least concernwildlife—eachmemberoftheAustralianDefenceForce; or(d)for another licence, permit or other
authority—(i)if the holder is an individual—an
employee of theindividualiftheemployeeisactingunderthedirection of the holder; or(ii)if the holder is a corporation—(A)thepersonstatedonthelicence,permitorauthorityasthepersoninchargeofthelicensed premises for the licence,
permit orauthority; and(B)anexecutiveofficer,employeeoragentofthecorporation,iftheofficer,employeeoragentisactingunderthedirectionoftheperson mentioned in subsubparagraph
(A).relevantprotectedanimalmeansananimalmentionedinschedule 9.relevant record
particulars, for chapter 4, part 3, see section442.repealed
Actmeans—(a)in
relation to a protected area—theNational Parks
andWildlife Act 1975; or(b)inrelationtoaprotectedanimal—theFaunaConservation Act 1974.reptile and amphibian code, for
chapter 3, see section 93.requirement,ofaregulatorynoticeorself-registrationcamping notice,
includes a direction, instruction, indication,condition and
other provision of the notice.
383Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 10 (continued)restricted
access areameans a protected area, or a part of
aprotected area—(a)declaredtobearestrictedaccessareaunderthisregulation; or(b)stated in a regulatory notice as a
restricted access area.restrictedanimalmeansaprotectedanimalmentionedinschedule 9, part 5.restrictedplantmeansaprotectedplantmentionedinschedule 10.scientific
purposeincludes an archaeological,
anthropologicalor sociological purpose.scientificresearch,forchapter3,part5,division7,seesection 314.seized
propertysee section 433.self-registration camping areameans
a protected area, or partofaprotectedarea,towhichaself-registrationcampingnotice relates.self-registration camping noticemeans
a notice under section43.semitrailerseetheTransportOperations(RoadUseManagement) Act 1995,
schedule 4.sharkmeans a
cartilaginous fish of the superorder Euselachii.sick, in relation to a protected animal,
includes suffering fromthebehaviouraldisorderinanimalsknownashumanimprinting.skinnedcarcass,ofananimal,meansthecarcassoftheanimal with the skin removed.special activity—1Aspecial
activityis an activity that—(a)mayhaveanunusualorsignificantimpactoncultural or natural resources;
or
384Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 10 (continued)(b)needsspecialtrainingorsupervisionbeforeaperson can safely engage in the
activity; or(c)may involve risk to the public.2Aspecialactivityincludeshang-gliding,hot-airballooning, rock climbing and white water
rafting.special native animalmeans any of the
following animals—(a)echidna (Tachyglossus
aculeatus);(b)koala (Phascolarctos cinereus);(c)platypus (Ornithorhynchus
anatinus);(d)wombat (family
Vombatidae).State museum, for chapter 3,
part 4, division 10, see section263.stockmeans—(a)cattle, horses or sheep; or(b)for a general muster—see section
61.stock plantmeans a plant
taken in the wild—(a)under a commercial wildlife harvesting
licence for stockplants; and(b)for
providing propagating material by—(i)dividing the plant; or(ii)removingtheseed,cuttingsorpropagatingmaterial from the
plant.stop action ordersee section
430(1).tagincludesaband,ring,implant,labelorotherthingthatmay be attached to wildlife.temporary displaymeans a display
that lasts for not more than14 days.threatenedanimalmeansananimalthatisthreatenedwildlife.
385Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 10 (continued)Torres Strait
Islander particularly concerned with the landhas the meaning
given by theTorres Strait Islander Land Act1991, section 4.trade or
commerceincludes—(a)a
business activity; and(b)anything else
done for gain or reward.trucksee theTransport Operations (Road Use
Management)Act 1995, schedule
4.type A restricted plantmeans any of the
following plants—(a)aplantofthefamilyOrchidaceae(otherthanSpathoglottis
plicata);(b)a plant of the
genusXanthorrhoea;(c)a plant of the genusMyrmecodia;(d)a plant of the genusHydnophytum;(e)a plant of the familyCycadaceae;(f)a plant of the familyZamiaceae;(g)a plant of the genusHuperzia;(h)a plant of the genusPlatycerium.type
B restricted plantmeans any of the following plants—(a)an endangered plant;(b)a vulnerable plant;(c)a plant of the family
Cycadaceae;(d)a plant of the family
Zamiaceae.unauthorised interaction, for chapter 3,
see section 95.unpack, for part 9, see
section 405.use, an animal or plant, for chapter 3,
see section 93.veterinary surgeonmeans a person
registered as a veterinarysurgeon underVeterinary
Surgeons Act 1936.
386Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 10 (continued)voluntary
conservation organisationmeans an organisationthat—(a)is an
incorporated association; and(b)has,
as one of its objects or functions, the conservationof
native plants.voluntary wildlife care associationmeans
an association—(a)that is an incorporated association;
and(b)whose objects include—(i)thevoluntaryrehabilitationofsick,injuredororphanedprotectedanimalsand,ifpossible,thereturn of the animals to the wild;
and(ii)the conservation of native
animals.vulnerableanimalmeansananimalthatisvulnerablewildlife.vulnerable plantmeans a plant
that is vulnerable wildlife.watercoursemeansariver,creekorstreaminwhichwaterflows
permanently or intermittently.weaponseeWeapons Act 1990, schedule
2.176whalemeansacetaceanofthefamilyBalaenidae,Balaenopteridae,
Kogiidae, Physeteridae or Ziphiidae.whole, for
a protected plant, includes—(a)a
seedling, but not an ungerminated seed; and(b)ifapersondividesaplantinto1ormoreviableplants—each
viable plant.whole protected plants record
particulars, for chapter 4, part3, see section
442.yearmeans a period of 12 months—(a)starting at the beginning of any day
of a calendar year;and176Weapons Act
1990, schedule 2 (Dictionary)
387Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Schedule 10 (continued)(b)ending—(i)immediatelybeforethebeginningofthecorresponding day of the following
calendar year;or(ii)if the year
started on 29 February of a year—at theend of 28 January
of the following calendar year.
389Nature Conservation Regulation
19943KeyKey to
abbreviations in list of legislation and annotationsKeyAIAamdamdtchdefdivexpgazhdginslapnotfdo in comorigpparaprevprecpresExplanation=Acts
Interpretation Act 1954=amended=amendment=chapter=definition=division=expires/expired=gazette=heading=inserted=lapsed=notified=order
in council=omitted=original=page=paragraph=previous=preceding=presentKey(prev)procprovptpubdR[X]RArelocrenumrep(retro)rvsschsdivSIASIRunnumSLsubExplanation=previously=proclamation=provision=part=published=Reprint No.[X]=Reprints Act 1992=relocated=renumbered=repealed=retrospectively=revised edition=section=schedule=subdivision=Statutory Instruments Act 1992=Statutory Instruments Regulation
2002=unnumbered=subordinate legislation=substituted4Table of reprintsReprints are
issued for both future and past effective dates. For the most
up-to-date tableof reprints, see the reprint with the latest
effective date.Ifareprintnumberincludesaletterofthealphabet,thereprintwasreleasedinunauthorised, electronic form only.ReprintNo.11A22A2B2C33A3B3C3D rv3E rv3F
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3722003 SL No. 822003 SL No.
1372003 SL No. 1772003 SL No.
2592003 SL No. 3292003 SL No.
3302003 SL No. 3752003 SL No.
3762004 SL No. 1162004 SL No.
1972004 SL No. 3162004 SL No.
3172005 SL No. 1112005 SL No.
1382005 SL No. 1112005 SL No.
152—2005 SL No. 2282005 SL No.
2412005 SL No. 290—2006
SL No. 1182006 SL No. 1342006 SL No.
1642006 SL No. 203Effective20
December 20029 May 20031 July
20038 August 200331 October
200312 December 20031 March
20048 March 20042 July
200424 September 200417 December
200410 June 200525 June
20051 July 20051 July
200516 September 200530 September
20052 December 20051 January
20062 June 200616 June
20061 July 200611 August
2006Notesprovs exp 30 June
2005R4N rv withdrawn, see R5 rvRevision notice issued for R5prov
exp 31 December 20055Tables in
earlier reprintsName of tableChanged citations
and remade lawsCorrected minor errorsRenumbered
provisionsReprint No.11,
316List of
legislationNature Conservation Regulation 1994 SL No.
473made by the Governor in Council on 15
December 1994notfd gaz 16 December 1994 pp 1792–7ss
1–2 commenced on date of notificationremaining
provisions commenced 19 December 1994 (see s 2)exp 31 August
2006 (see SIA s 56A(1)(a)(i) and SIR s 5 sch 3)Note—The expiry
date may have changed since this reprint was published. See
thelatest reprint of the SIR for any
change.
391Nature Conservation Regulation
1994amending legislation—Nature
Conservation Legislation Amendment Regulation 1995 SL No. 352 pts
1–2notfd gaz 8 December 1995 pp 1449–53commenced on date of notificationNature
Conservation Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1995 SL No.
406 pts1–2notfd gaz 22 December 1995 pp
1672–6commenced on date of notificationNature
Conservation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995 SL No. 408notfd
gaz 22 December 1995 pp 1672–6ss 1–2 commenced
on date of notificationremaining provisions commenced 1
January 1996 (see s 2)Nature Conservation Amendment
Regulation (No. 1) 1996 SL No. 72notfd gaz 19
April 1996 pp 1681–2commenced on date of notificationNature
Conservation Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1996 SL No. 129notfd
gaz 14 June 1996 pp 987–9commenced on date of
notificationNature Conservation Amendment Regulation (No.
3) 1996 SL No. 283notfd gaz 18 October 1996 pp 633–4commenced on date of notificationNature
Conservation Amendment Regulation (No. 4) 1996 SL No. 337notfd
gaz 22 November 1996 pp 1155–7ss 1–2 commenced
on date of notificationremaining provisions commenced on 25
November 1996 (see s 3)Environmental Legislation Amendment
Regulation (No. 1) 1997 SL No. 379 pts 1, 3notfd gaz 7
November 1997 pp 967–8commenced on date of
notificationNature Conservation Legislation Amendment
Regulation (No. 1) 1997 SL No. 418 pts1–2notfd
gaz 5 December 1997 pp 1515–17commenced on date
of notificationNature Conservation Legislation Amendment
Regulation (No. 2) 1997 SL No. 436 pts1–2notfd
gaz 12 December 1997 pp 1631–4commenced on date
of notificationNature Conservation Legislation Amendment
Regulation (No. 1) 1998 SL No. 36 pts1–2notfd
gaz 13 March 1998 pp 1117–8commenced on date of
notification
392Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Nature Conservation Amendment Regulation (No.
1) 1998 SL No. 362notfd gaz 18 December 1998 pp 1551–7ss 1,
3 commenced on date of notificationremaining
provisions commenced 1 January 1999 (see s 3)Nature
Conservation Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1999 SL No.
279 pts1–2notfd gaz 12 November 1999 pp
1007–9commenced on date of notificationRoad
Transport Reform Regulation 1999 SL No. 286 ss 1, 2(2), 4 sch
2notfd gaz 19 November 1999 pp 1149–52ss
1–2 commenced on date of notificationremaining
provisions commenced 1 December 1999 (see s 2(2))Nature
Conservation Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1999 SL No.
335 pts1–2notfd gaz 17 December 1999 pp
1586–9ss 1–2 commenced on date of
notificationss 7–8 commenced 1 February 2000 (see s
2(1))s 9 commenced 1 July 2000 (see s
2(2))s 20 commenced 19 December 1994 (see s
2(3))ss 24, 55 commenced 1 January 2000 (see s
2(4))remaining provisions commenced on date of
notificationEnvironmental Legislation Amendment
Regulation (No. 1) 2000 SL No. 129 pts 1–2notfd gaz 23 June
2000 pp 652–4ss 1–2 commenced on date of
notificationremaining provisions commenced 1 July 2000
(see s 2)Nature Conservation Amendment Regulation (No.
1) 2000 SL No. 264notfd gaz 13 October 2000 pp 565–6commenced on date of notificationNature
Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1)
2000 SLNo. 354 pts 1–2 s 3 schnotfd gaz 15
December 2000 pp 1478–83ss 1–2 commenced on date of
notificationremaining provisions commenced 1 January
2001 (see s 2)Nature Conservation Amendment Regulation (No.
1) 2001 SL No. 36notfd gaz 27 April 2001 pp 1690–1commenced on date of notificationNature
Conservation Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2001 SL No. 112notfd
gaz 20 July 2001 pp 1138–40commenced on date of
notificationNature Conservation Amendment Regulation (No.
3) 2001 SL No. 153notfd gaz 31 August 2001 pp 1618–19commenced on date of
notification
393Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Nature Conservation Legislation Amendment
Regulation (No. 1) 2001 SL No. 215 pts1–2notfd
gaz 23 November 2001 pp 1088–91commenced on date
of notificationEnvironmental Legislation Amendment
Regulation (No. 1) 2001 SL No. 283 s 1, pt 7notfd gaz 21
December 2001 pp 1482–8commenced on date of
notificationEnvironmental Legislation Amendment
Regulation (No. 1) 2002 SL No. 143 pts 1, 3notfd gaz 14 June
2002 pp 697–700commenced on date of notificationForestry and Other Legislation Amendment and
Repeal Regulation (No. 1) 2002 SLNo. 372 s 1, pt
6notfd gaz 20 December 2002 pp 1359–63commenced on date of notificationNature
Conservation Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2003 SL No.
82 pts1, 3notfd gaz 9 May 2003 pp 125–6commenced on date of notificationEnvironmental Legislation Amendment
Regulation (No. 1) 2003 SL No. 137 pts 1, 4notfd gaz 27 June
2003 pp 749–56ss 1–2 commenced on date of
notificationremaining provisions commenced 1 July 2003
(see s 2)Nature Conservation and Other Legislation
Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2003 SLNo. 177 pts 1,
6notfd gaz 8 August 2003 pp 1234–5commenced on date of notificationNature
Conservation Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2003 SL No.
259 pts1, 3notfd gaz 31 October 2003 pp
691–4commenced on date of notificationNature
Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 2)
2003 SLNo. 329 pts 1–2notfd gaz 12
December 2003 pp 1203–7commenced on date of
notificationForestry and Nature Conservation Legislation
Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2003SL No. 330 pts 1,
5notfd gaz 12 December 2003 pp 1203–7commenced on date of notificationNature
Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 3)
2003 SLNo. 375 pts 1–2notfd gaz 19
December 2003 pp 1307–13ss 1–2 commenced on date of
notificationremaining provisions commenced 1 March 2004
(see s 2)Note—An explanatory note was
prepared
394Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Nature Conservation and Other Legislation
Amendment Regulation (No. 4) 2003 SLNo. 376 pts
1–2notfd gaz 19 December 2003 pp 1307–13ss
1–2 commenced on date of notificationremaining
provisions commenced 8 March 2004 (see s 2)Note—An
regulatory impact statement and explanatory note were
preparedEnvironmental Legislation Amendment
Regulation (No. 1) 2004 SL No. 116 pts 1, 5notfd gaz 2 July
2004 pp 705–7ss 1–2 commenced on date of
notificationremaining provisions commenced 2 July 2004
(see s 2)Nature Conservation Amendment Regulation (No.
1) 2004 SL No. 197notfd gaz 24 September 2004 pp 322–4commenced on date of notificationEnvironmental Protection and Other
Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1)2004 SL No. 316
ss 1, 2(2), pt 4notfd gaz 17 December 2004 pp 1277–85ss
1–2 commenced on date of notificationremaining
provisions commenced 17 December 2004 (see s 2(2))Forestry and Nature Conservation Legislation
Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 2004SL No. 317 pts 1,
6notfd gaz 17 December 2004 pp 1277–85commenced on date of notificationNature
Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1)
2005 SLNo. 111 pts 1–2, s 3 schnotfd gaz 10 June
2005 pp 502–3s 72 commenced 1 July 2005 (see s 2)remaining provisions commenced on date of
notificationNature Conservation and Other Legislation
Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2005 SLNo. 138 pts 1,
3notfd gaz 24 June 2005 pp 639–45ss
1–2 commenced on date of notificationremaining
provisions commenced 25 June 2005 (see s 2)Environmental
Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2005 SL No. 152 pts 1,
6notfd gaz 1 July 2005 pp 763–6ss
1–2 commenced on date of notificationremaining
provisions commenced 1 July 2005 (see s 2)Nature
Conservation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2005 SL No. 228notfd
gaz 16 September 2005 pp 226–7commenced on date
of notificationNature Conservation and Recreation Areas
Management Amendment Regulation(No. 1) 2005 SL
No. 241 pts 1–2notfd gaz 30 September 2005 pp 425–6commenced on date of
notification
395Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Forestry and Nature Conservation Legislation
Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 2005SL No. 290 pts 1,
5notfd gaz 2 December 2005 pp 1268–71commenced on date of notificationForestry and Nature Conservation Legislation
Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2006SL No. 118 pts 1,
5notfd gaz 2 June 2006 pp 572–6commenced on date of notificationNature
Conservation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2006 SL No. 134notfd
gaz 16 June 2006 pp 787–90commenced on date of
notificationEnvironmental Legislation Amendment
Regulation (No. 1) 2006 SL No. 164 pts 1, 6notfd gaz 30 June
2006 pp 1060–7ss 1–2 commenced on date of
notificationremaining provisions commenced 1 July 2006
(see s 2)Nature Conservation (Administration)
Regulation 2006 SL No. 203 ss 1–2, pt 15notfd gaz 11
August 2006 pp 1725–8commenced on date of
notificationNote—(1)A
regulatory impact statement and explanatory note were
prepared(2)The regulatory impact statement also
applies to 2006 SL Nos. 204,205 and
2067List of annotationsDefinitionss 3sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 4Notes in texts 3Ains
2003 SL No. 375 s 4Scientific names of protected wildlifes
3Bins 2003 SL No. 375 s 4Definition for pt
2s 3Cins 2003 SL No. 375 s 5Applicationss 4amd
1995 SL No. 352 s 3; 1996 SL No. 283 s 3; 1996 SL No. 337 s 4;
1997SL No. 436 ss 3–4; 1999 SL No. 335 s 4; 2003
SL No. 375 s 6Particular applications must include request
for record books 4Ains 2003 SL No. 375 s 7How
chief executive may deal with applications for licences
5amd 1996 SL No. 283 s 4; 1997 SL No. 436 s
5; 1998 SL No. 36 s 3; 1999 SLNo. 335 s 5; 2003
SL No. 375 s 8; 2004 SL No. 316 s 26Continuing
conditions of particular licencess 5Ains
2006 SL No. 203 s 184
396Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Compliance with conditionss
6amd 2006 SL No. 203 s 185Licences generally not transferables
7sub 2004 SL No. 316 s 27Transfer of apiary
permit for park designated for apiariess 7Ains
2004 SL No. 316 s 27Grounds for suspension, cancellation or
refusal to renews 8amd 1997 SL No. 436 s 6Procedure for suspension, cancellation or
refusal to renews 9amd 2003 SL No. 82 s 6; 2003 SL No.
375 s 9Procedure for urgent suspension or
cancellation of licences 10amd 1997 SL No.
436 s 7; 2003 SL No. 82 s 7Amendment of licences on
applications 13amd 2003 SL No. 375 s 10Amendment of licences without
applications 14amd 2003 SL No. 375 s 11Decisions open to appeals 17amd
2003 SL No. 375 s 12Hearing proceduress 20amd
2001 SL No. 112 s 3Powers of court on appeals 21amd
1996 SL No. 283 s 5; 1997 SL No. 436 s 8Appeal to District
Court on questions of law onlys 22amd
1999 SL No. 335 s 6Application of chapter—generals
24amd 2002 SL No. 143 s 5Trustees have some
of chief executive’s powerss 26amd 1995 SL No.
352 s 4sub 2002 SL No. 372 s 15Areas where fish,
invertebrate animals or mud crabs may be takens 27sub
1997 SL No. 436 s 9Permitted uses in national parks or national
parks (recovery)—Act, s 35s 27Ains 1996 SL No.
283 s 6sub 2001 SL No. 153 s 3; 2002 SL No. 372 s
16amd 2003 SL No. 375 s 13; 2005 SL No. 228 s
3Permitted uses in national parks—Act, s
37s 27Bins 2001 SL No. 153 s 4amd
2003 SL No. 375 s 14When chief executive must not grant
authoritiess 33amd 2005 SL No. 138 s 7
397Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Other restrictions on grant of
authoritiess 34amd 2005 SL No. 138 s 8Chief
executive may grant permitss 37amd 1999 SL No.
335 s 7; 2004 SL No. 316 s 28Restriction on
grant of permitss 37Ains 1999 SL No. 335 s 8Duration of permitss 39amd
1997 SL No. 436 s 10; 2004 SL No. 316 s 29Permit may be
taken to have been granteds 39Ains 1995 SL No.
352 s 5Division 1—General requirements for camping
in protected areasdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
329 s 3Permit needed to camp in a protected
areas 40sub 2003 SL No. 329 s 3Camping conditionss 42amd
2003 SL No. 329 s 4Division 2—E-permit camping areasdiv 2
(ss 42A–42G)ins 2003 SL No. 329 s 5Division
3—Self-registration camping areasdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 329 s 5Self-registration camping areass
43amd 1997 SL No. 436 s 11; 2003 SL No. 329 s
6When permit is taken to have been
granteds 44amd 2003 SL No. 329 s 7Division 4—Particular offences relating to
camping in protected areasdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
329 s 8Display of camping permits or camping
tagsprov hdgamd 1997 SL No.
436 s 12(1)sub 2003 SL No. 329 s 9s 45amd
1996 SL No. 283 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 436 s 12(2)–(3)sub
2003 SL No. 329 s 9Interfering with camping permits or
tagsprov hdgamd 1997 SL No.
436 s 13(1)sub 2003 SL No. 329 s 9s 46amd
1997 SL No. 436 s 13(2)sub 2003 SL No. 329 s 9Restrictions on grant of apiary permits
50amd 1997 SL No. 436 s 14sub 2004 SL No.
316 s 30amd 2006 SL No. 134 s 3
398Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Restrictions on grant of permits for
educational or scientific purposess 51amd
1995 SL No. 352 s 6Permit needed to graze stock in protected
areas 52amd 1996 SL No. 283 s 2 schApplication of division to new national
parkss 54amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 7Permit
needed to travel stocks 57amd 1996 SL No.
283 s 2 schStray stock may be seizeds 60amd
2001 SL No. 112 s 10General musters 61amd
2001 SL No. 112 s 10; 2003 SL No. 375 s 15Permit needed to
conduct commercial activitiess 63amd
1995 SL No. 352 s 8; 1996 SL No. 283 s 7; 2003 SL No. 375 s
16Return of operations for particular
holderss 63Ains 2003 SL No. 375 s 17Permit
to use recreational craftprov hdgsub 1995 SL No.
352 s 9(1)s 66amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 9(2)Special activities permits 67sub
1995 SL No. 352 s 10Access to protected areass 68amd
1996 SL No. 283 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 436 s 15Definitions for
div 2s 69amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 11; 1996 SL No.
283 s 2 schsub 2003 SL No. 329 s 10General
prohibitions about lighting firess 69Ains
2003 SL No. 329 s 10Other prohibited actions relating to
firess 69Bins 2003 SL No. 329 s 10Prohibition about leaving firess
69Cins 2003 SL No. 329 s 10Unauthorised
structures and workss 71amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 12; 1996 SL No.
283 s 2 schRemoval of unauthorised structures and
workss 72amd 1997 SL No. 436 s 16; 2001 SL No.
112 s 10Traffic controls 73sub
1995 SL No. 352 s 13Use of vehicles, boats and recreational
crafts 74amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 14
399Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Seizure and removal of vehicless
76amd 2001 SL No. 112 s 10Appliancess
77amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 15Plants not to be
brought into protected areas 78amd 1995 SL No.
352 s 16; 2006 SL No. 134 s 4Certain other
prohibited conducts 79amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 17Pollution and misuse of waters
80amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 18; 1996 SL No. 283 s
2 schOffensive and harmful substancess
81amd 1996 SL No. 283 s 2 schFlying
over and landing in protected areass 82amd
1996 SL No. 283 s 2 sch; 2003 SL No. 375 s 18Litters
83amd 1996 SL No. 283 s 2 schBoat
and vehicle bodies and partss 84amd
1995 SL No. 352 s 19Animalss 86amd
1997 SL No. 436 s 17; 2006 SL No. 134 s 5Bringing into and
keeping of dogs in protected areas 86Ains
2006 SL No. 134 s 6Complying with direction to remove
animals 86Bins 2006 SL No. 134 s 6Feeding native animalss 87sub
2001 SL No. 215 s 3Keeping food safe from native animalss
87Ains 2001 SL No. 215 s 3Disturbing native
animalss 87Bins 2001 SL No. 215 s 3Noise
controls 88amd 1996 SL No. 283 s 2 schDirection to leave areas 89amd
1996 SL No. 283 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 436 s 18Public health and
safetys 89Ains 2003 SL No. 329 s 11Division 1—General provisionsdiv
hdgins 2003 SL No. 375 s 19
400Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Seizure of particular vehicles or appliances
for the protection of cultural or naturalresourcesprov
hdgamd 2003 SL No. 375 s 20(1)s
90amd 2001 SL No. 112 s 10; 2003 SL No. 375 s
20(2)–(3)Eradicating or controlling wildlife other
than native wildlifes 91sub 1996 SL No. 283 s 8Permitted dog-walkings 91AAins
2006 SL No. 134 s 7Division 2—Provisions about regulatory
noticesdiv 2 (ss 91A–91D)ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 21CHAPTER 3—CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE AND
HABITATch hdgsub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22PART 1—PRELIMINARYpt hdgsub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division 1—Preliminarydiv hdgsub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Application of ch 3s 92sub
1995 SL No. 406 s 3;2003 SL No. 375 s 22Definitions for ch 3s 93sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22def“accept”om 2005 SL No.
111 s 4def“approved display purpose”om
2005 SL No. 111 s 4def“authorised buyer”om 2005 SL No.
111 s 4def“authorised interstate seller”om
2005 SL No. 111 s 4def“authorised premises”om
2005 SL No. 111 s 4def“interact”om 2005 SL No.
111 s 4def“public land”om 2005 SL No.
111 s 4def“relevant person”om 2005 SL No.
111 s 4def“special native animal”om
2005 SL No. 111 s 4def“temporary display”om
2005 SL No. 111 s 4Meaning of “commercial purpose”s
94amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 20sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Meaning of “unauthorised interaction”s
95amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 21sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Division 2—Requirements that apply to all
persons taking, keeping or using wildlifeunder the
Actdiv hdgsub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Subdivision 1—Requirements about taking,
keeping or using, other than moving,wildlifesdiv
hdgins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22
401Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Use of animals to take protected
animalss 96amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 22sub
1997 SL No. 436 s 19; 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Housing and care
of live protected animalss 97amd 1995 SL No.
352 s 23; 1997 SL No. 436 s 20sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Using live protected animals that are not
self-sufficients 98amd 1997 SL No. 436 s 21sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Procedure if wildlife stolens
99sub 1997 SL No. 436 s 22amd 1998 SL No.
36 s 4sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
111 s 5Subdivision 2—Requirements about moving
animals in containerssdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Requirement about containers used to move
live protected animals generallyprov hdgsub
1995 SL No. 406 s 4(1)s 100amd 1995 SL No.
352 s 24; 1995 SL No. 406 s 4(2)–(3); 1996 SL No. 72 s 3;1997
SL No. 436 s 23; 1998 SL No. 36 s 5; 1999 SL No. 335 s 9; 2000
SLNo. 354 s 3 schsub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Restriction on grant of commercial wildlife
harvesting licences 100AAins 1997 SL No.
379 s 5om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on
grant of recreational wildlife harvesting licence for ducks and
quailss 100Aamd 1995 SL No.
352 s 25om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Requirement about
labels for containers used to send protected animalss
101amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 26; 1996 SL No. 72 s
4sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision
3—Provisions about movement advicessdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Requirements for movement advices
102sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Only 1 movement
under movement advices 103sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Dealing with movement adviceprov
hdgsub 2005 SL No. 111 s 6(1)s
104sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
111 s 6(2)–(3)
402Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Licence authorises certain persons to carry
out activitys 104Ains 1997 SL No.
436 s 24sub 1999 SL No. 335 s 10om 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Requirement to keep and produce movement
advices 105amd 1996 SL No. 337 s 5; 1999 SL No.
335 s 11sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22When wildlife
harvesting licence not neededs 105Ains
1995 SL No. 406 s 5om 2000 SL No. 354 s 3 schInterfering with movement advices
106amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 27sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 7Subdivision
4—Identification and information requirementsdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Identificationrequirementforbuyingorsellingprotected,internationalorprohibited wildlifes 107amd
1995 SL No. 406 s 6; 1997 SL No. 436 s 25sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Division 3—Provisions that apply to all
licences, permits and other authoritiesdiv hdgsub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 1—Restrictions on grant for all
relevant authoritiessdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Who may obtain relevant authoritys
108amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 28sub 1997 SL No.
436 s 26amd 1999 SL No. 335 s 12sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Relevant authority must be consistent with
purpose of Acts 109amd 1997 SL No. 436 s 27sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Relevant authority must not be granted if
conservation plan restricts the grants 109Aprev
s 109A ins 1995 SL No. 406 s 7om 2000 SL No.
354 s 3 schpres s 109A ins 2005 SL No. 111 s 8Relevantauthoritymustnotallowtakingprotectedanimalbyusingregulatedsubstances 110sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Relevant authority must be for only 1
licensed premises or mobile facilitys 111sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22; 2005 SL No. 111 s 9
403Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Maximum term for licencess 112sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 10Maximum term for
permitss 113amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 29; 1997 SL No.
379 s 6sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Maximum term for
Aboriginal tradition or Island custom authoritiess
114amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 30sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Maximum term for collection
authoritiess 115amd 1997 SL No. 436 s 28sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 138 s 9Subdivision
2—Provisions about things authorised by all relevant
authoritiessdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Conservation plan may limit or extend things
authorised by relevant authoritys 115Ains
2005 SL No. 111 s 11Particular relevant authorities for animals
limited to only live or dead speciess 116amd
1997 SL No. 436 s 29sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Limitation for
relevant authorities for taking animal by killing the animals
117amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 31; 1997 SL No. 436 s
30; 1999 SL No. 335 s 13sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Relevant authorities for protected plants
limited to species identified on authorityprov hdgsub
1997 SL No. 379 s 7(1)s 118amd 1997 SL No.
379 s 7(2); 1999 SL No. 335 s 14sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Relevant authority only authorises keeping,
using and moving of lawfully obtainedwildlifes
118Aprev s 118A ins 1995 SL No. 406 s 8amd
1997 SL No. 436 s 31; 1998 SL No. 36 s 6om 2000 SL No.
354 s 3 schpres s 118A ins 2005 SL No. 111 s 12Meaning of number on relevant
authoritys 119amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 32sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Particular holders may engage in unauthorised
interaction for protected animalss 120amd
1995 SL No. 352 s 33sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22
404Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Holders of particular relevant authorities
for animals may move animal to place ofkeepings
121amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 34; 1995 SL No. 406 s
9; 1997 SL No. 436 s 32sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 13; 2006 SL No. 203 s 186Holder of relevant
authority for animals may move animals to authorised buyerss
122amd 2001 SL No. 112 s 10sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2006 SL No. 203 s 187Division 4—Aboriginal tradition and Island
custom authoritiesdiv hdgom 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Holder of relevant authority for animals may
move animals from interstate sellerss 123amd
1998 SL No. 362 s 4sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
111 s 14sub 2006 SL No. 203 s 188Holder
of relevant authority for animals may move animal for private
reasonss 124sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holderofrelevantauthorityforanimalsmaymoveliveanimaltoandfromveterinary surgeons 125sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22; 2006 SL No. 203 s 189Holder of
particular licences may move animal to or from displays
126sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
111 s 15; 2006 SL No. 203 s 190Holder of relevant
authority for whole protected plants may move plantss
127sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holder of relevant
authority for protected plant parts may move plant partss
128sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22When authority is
not neededs 128Ains 1997 SL No.
436 s 33om 1998 SL No. 36 s 7Subdivision
3—Carrying out activities under any licence, permit or other
authoritysdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22sub 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schDivision 5—Collection authoritiesdiv
hdgom 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Relevant authority
and identification must be carrieds 129sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Particular persons must produce
identifications 130sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division 6—General provisions about
wildlifediv hdgom 2003 SL No.
375 s 22
405Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Display of relevant authority if animal
displayed at particular placess 131amd
1995 SL No. 352 s 35; 1996 SL No. 129 s 3; 1996 SL No. 283 s 2
schsub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Compliance with
chief executive’s directions about sampling or implantings
132amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 36; 1996 SL No. 283 s
2 schsub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Persons to whom
holders may sell or give wildlifes 133amd
1997 SL No. 436 s 34; 1999 SL No. 335 s 15sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2006 SL No. 203 s 191Division 7—Movement of wildlife other than
protected wildlifediv hdgom 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Persons from whom holders may buy or accept
wildlifes 134sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Dealing with animals after death—sampled or
implanted animalss 135sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Dealing with animals after death—other
animalss 136sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Assistance to conservation officerss
137amd 1996 SL No. 283 s 2 schsub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 4—Provisions about form of
authoritiessdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Division 8—Conservation value of
wildlifediv hdgom 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Relevant authority must identify
wildlifes 138amd 2000 SL No. 129 s 4; 2003 SL No.
137 s 8sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Places and mobile
facility identification must be stated on relevant authorityprov
hdgamd 2005 SL No. 111 s 16(1)s
139amd 1997 SL No. 436 s 35sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 16 (2)–(3)Division 9—Miscellaneousdiv hdgins
1998 SL No. 36 s 8om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Taking, keeping
and using sea turtle or dugongs 139Ains
1998 SL No. 36 s 8om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Corporation
relevant authority must state who is managers 140def“use”amd 1995 SL No.
352 s 37sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22
406Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Aboriginal tradition or Island custom
authorities must list authorised individualss 141sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Term of authority must be stateds
142amd 1997 SL No. 436 s 36sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22PART2—EXEMPTIONSFORTAKING,KEEPING,USINGORMOVINGPROTECTED
ANIMALSpt hdgsub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Division 1—Purpose and operation of
partdiv hdgsub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Purpose and operation of pt 2s
143amd 1996 SL No. 72 s 5; 1997 SL No. 436 s
37; 1999 SL No. 335 s 16sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division 2—Exemptions for taking, keeping,
using and moving animalsdiv hdgsub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Subdivision 1—General exemptionssdiv
hdgins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Exemption for
chief executives 144sub 1997 SL No. 436 s 38; 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Exemption for authorised keeper in another
States 144Ains 2006 SL No.
203 s 192Exemption for authorised keeper in another
countrys 144Bins 2006 SL No.
203 s 192Exemption for veterinary surgeonss
145amd 1997 SL No. 436 s 39sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Exemption for particular government officers
or employeess 146sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Exemption for Australian Defence Forces
147sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
138 s 9Exemption for marine turtle or dugong in
particular circumstancess 148amd 1995 SL No.
352 s 38sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2006 SL No.
203 s 193Exemption for protected shark in particular
circumstancess 148Ains 2003 SL No.
376 s 4Exemption for exempt animals—keeping and
usingprov hdgamd 2006 SL No.
203 s 194(1)s 149amd 1996 SL No. 72 s 6; 1996 SL No.
283 s 9; 1997 SL No. 436 s 40sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2006 SL No. 203 s
194(2)–(3)
407Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Exemption for exempt animals—movings
149Ains 2006 SL No. 203 s 195Exemption for controlled animals—keeping or
usings 150amd 1996 SL No. 283 s 2 sch; 1997 SL
No. 436 s 41sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Exemption for
controlled animals—movings 151prev s 151 sub
1997 SL No. 436 s 42om 1999 SL No. 335 s 17pres s 151 ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2006 SL No. 203 s 196Division 3—Recreational wildlife licences for
birdsdiv hdgom 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Exemption for particular recreational
reptiless 152amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 39sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Exemption for least concern amphibiansprov
hdgamd 2005 SL No. 138 s 9s 153amd
1996 SL No. 72 s 7; 1997 SL No. 436 s 43; 1999 SL No. 335 s
18sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
138 s 9Exemption for particular protected fish for
recreational purposes 154amd 1997 SL No. 436 s 44sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Exemption for protected scorpions or spiders
for recreational purposes 155amd 1995 SL No.
352 s 40; 1996 SL No. 283 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 436 s 45sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Exemption for educational or scientific
purposess 156amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 41sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Exemption for sick or injured animals—marine
mammals and turtless 157sub 1997 SL No. 436 s 46; 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2006 SL No. 203 s 197Exemption for sick, injured or orphaned
animals—other animalss 158sub 1995 SL No.
352 s 42; 1997 SL No. 436 s 47amd 1998 SL No.
36 s 9sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2006 SL No.
203 s 198Exemption for interacting with animals in the
wilds 159sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division 4—International birds licencediv
hdgom 2003 SL No. 375 s 22
408Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Exemption for wholesalers to move dead
protected animalss 160amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 43sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 17Subdivision
2—Particular exemptions for moving animals kept under an
exemptionsdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Exemption to move protected animal for
private reasonss 161amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 44sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Exemption to move particular animals to and
from veterinary surgeons 162sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22; 2006 SL No. 203 s 199Exemption to move
particular animals to or from show or displayprov hdgsub
1997 SL No. 436 s 48(1)amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 18(1)s
163amd 1996 SL No. 283 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 436
s 48(2)sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
111 s 18(2); 2006 SL No. 203 s 200Exemption to move
dead protected animals to particular holderss 164amd
1995 SL No. 352 s 45sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22PART 3—KEEPING,
USING OR MOVING INTERNATIONAL OR PROHIBITEDANIMALS, OTHER
THAN UNDER RELEVANT AUTHORITYpt hdgsub
2000 SL No. 354 s 4; 2003 SL No. 375 s 22; 2006 SL No. 203 s
201Division 1—Purpose of partdiv
hdgsub 2000 SL No. 354 s 4; 2003 SL No. 375 s
22om 2006 SL No. 203 s 201Purpose of pt
3s 165amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 46; 1996 SL No.
72 s 8; 1998 SL No. 362 s 5; 2000SL No. 354 s
4sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22; 2006 SL No. 203 s
201Division 2—General authorisations for taking,
keeping or using international orprohibited
animalsdiv hdgsub 2000 SL No.
354 s 4; 2003 SL No. 375 s 22om 2006 SL No.
203 s 201Authorised keepers in another States
166sub 2000 SL No. 354 s 4; 2003 SL No. 375 s
22; 2006 SL No. 203 s 201Authorised keepers in another
countrys 167amd 1999 SL No. 335 s 19sub
2000 SL No. 354 s 4; 2003 SL No. 375 s 22; 2006 SL No. 203 s
201Restriction on taking or using common
plantss 167Ains 1995 SL No.
406 s 10amd 1998 SL No. 36 s 10om 2000 SL No.
354 s 4
409Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Restriction on using common plantss
167Bins 1998 SL No. 36 s 11om 2000 SL No.
354 s 4Division3—Particularauthorisationsaboutmovingprotected,internationalorprohibited animalsdiv hdgsub
2000 SL No. 354 s 4; 2003 SL No. 375 s 22om 2006 SL No.
203 s 201Veterinary surgeonss 168amd
1995 SL No. 352 s 47; 1996 SL No. 72 s 9; 1999 SL No. 335 s 20
(retro)sub 2000 SL No. 354 s 4; 2003 SL No. 375 s
22; 2006 SL No. 203 s 201Licence not needed to use protected
plants registered under Plant Breeder’s RightsAct 1994
(Cwlth)s 168AAins 1998 SL No.
36 s 12om 2000 SL No. 354 s 4Restricted plants
offered for sale to be taggeds 168Ains
1996 SL No. 72 s 10sub 2000 SL No. 354 s 4om 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Obligations of licensee under commercial
wildlife licence for whole plantss 168Bins
2000 SL No. 354 s 4om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Changes in number
or species of plants kepts 168Cins 2000 SL No.
354 s 4om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division
4—Commercial use of protected plant partsdiv hdgins
2000 SL No. 354 s 4om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Authorisationforparticulargovernmentofficersoremployeestomovedeadinternational or
prohibited animalss 169sub 2000 SL No. 354 s 4; 2003 SL No.
375 s 22om 2006 SL No. 203 s 201Changes in number
or species of protected plant parts kepts 169Ains
2000 SL No. 354 s 4om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restrictions on
holder of authority or permits 169Bins
2000 SL No. 354 s 4om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division
5—Commercial wildlife licence for protected plantsdiv
hdgins 2000 SL No. 354 s 4om 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Division 6—Recreational keeping and use of
protected plantsdiv hdgins 2000 SL No.
354 s 4om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22
410Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Division 7—Exemptions for using protected
plantsdiv hdgins 2000 SL No.
354 s 4om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division
8—Approval of authorised cultivators and propagatorsdiv
hdgins 2000 SL No. 354 s 4om 2003 SL No.
375 s 22PART 4—LICENCES FOR TAKING, KEEPING OR USING
ANIMALSpt hdgsub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Division 1—Preliminarydiv hdgins
1999 SL No. 335 s 26sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Licences that may
be granteds 170amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 48; 1996 SL No.
283 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 436 s 49sub 2000 SL No.
354 s 4; 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
111 s 19Restriction on sale of protected plants by
licensee under commercial wildlife licences 170Ains
1999 SL No. 335 s 21sub 2000 SL No. 354 s 4om 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Obligations of licensee under commercial
wildlife licences 170Bins 2000 SL No.
354 s 4om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division
2—Commercial wildlife licence (wildlife interaction)div
hdgins 1999 SL No. 335 s 29sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Subdivision 1—Purpose of divisionsdiv
hdgins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Purpose of div
2s 171amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 49; 1995 SL No.
406 s 11; 1996 SL No. 72 s 11sub 2000 SL No.
354 s 4; 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision2—Restrictionsongrantofcommercialwildlifelicence(wildlifeinteraction)sdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Sale of particular restricted plants by
licensee under recreational wildlife licences 171Ains
2000 SL No. 354 s 4om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Recreationalwildlifeharvestinglicencesandrecreationalwildlifelicencesforprotected plantss 171Bins
2000 SL No. 354 s 4om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22
411Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Restriction on animals for which licence may
be granteds 172amd 1999 SL No. 335 s 22sub
2000 SL No. 354 s 4amd 2001 SL No. 112 s 4sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 138 s 9Exemption for
retail sale for whole protected plantss 172Ains
2000 SL No. 354 s 4om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Exemption for
using protected plant partss 172Bins 2000 SL No.
354 s 4om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Exemption for
selling protected plants propagated for recreational
purposess 172Cins 2000 SL No.
354 s 4om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Exemption for
using protected plants registered under Plant Breeder’s Rights
Act1994 (Cwlth)s 172Dins
2000 SL No. 354 s 4om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction of
persons to whom licence may be granteds 173amd
1996 SL No. 72 s 12; 1997 SL No. 436 s 50sub 2000 SL No.
354 s 4amd 2001 SL No. 112 s 5sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Restriction on activities for which licence
may be granteds 174amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 50; 1996 SL No.
283 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 436 s 51sub 2000 SL No.
354 s 4; 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision3—Thingsauthorisedbycommercialwildlifelicence(wildlifeinteraction)sdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22PART 3A—PROTECTED PLANTS IN TRADEpt
hdgins 1998 SL No. 362 s 6om 2000 SL No.
354 s 4Division 1—Preliminarydiv hdgins
1998 SL No. 362 s 6om 2000 SL No. 354 s 4Definitions for pt
3Aprov hdgsub 1999 No. 335
s 23(1)s 174Ains 1998 SL No.
362 s 6amd 1999 SL No. 335 s 23(2)om
2000 SL No. 354 s 4Purpose of parts 174Bins
1998 SL No. 362 s 6om 2000 SL No. 354 s 4
412Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Application of parts 174Cins
1998 SL No. 362 s 6om 2000 SL No. 354 s 4Division 2—Taking,
using and keeping protected plantsdiv hdgins
1998 SL No. 362 s 6om 2000 SL No. 354 s 4Harvest period for
protected plantss 174Dins 1998 SL No.
362 s 6amd 1999 SL No. 335 s 24om 2000 SL No.
354 s 4Restriction on taking under Aboriginal
tradition or Island customs 174Eins 1998 SL No.
362 s 6om 2000 SL No. 354 s 4Condition of
licences 174EAins 1999 SL No.
335 s 25om 2000 SL No. 354 s 4Restrictions on
holder of commercial wildlife harvesting licences
174Fins 1998 SL No. 362 s 6om 2000 SL No.
354 s 4Restrictions on holder of recreational
wildlife harvesting licences 174Gins 1998 SL No.
362 s 6om 2000 SL No. 354 s 4Harvested
restricted plants to be taggeds 174Hins
1998 SL No. 362 s 6om 2000 SL No. 354 s 4Restricted plants
offered for sale to be taggeds 174Iins
1998 SL No. 362 s 6om 2000 SL No. 354 s 4Prohibition on
sale if not in pot etc.s 174Jins 1998 SL No.
362 s 6om 2000 SL No. 354 s 4Division 3—Records
and returnsdiv hdgins 1998 SL No.
362 s 6om 2000 SL No. 354 s 4Records to be
kepts 174Kins 1998 SL No.
362 s 6om 2000 SL No. 354 s 4Returnss
174Lins 1998 SL No. 362 s 6om 2000 SL No.
354 s 4Division 4—Miscellaneousdiv hdgins
1998 SL No. 362 s 6om 2000 SL No. 354 s 4
413Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Conservation values 174Mins
1998 SL No. 362 s 6om 2000 SL No. 354 s 4Holder may engage
in unauthorised interactionprov hdgsub 1999 No. 335
s 27(1)s 175amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 51; 1996SL
No. 72s 13; 1999 SL No. 335 s27(2)–(3)sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 4—Carrying out activities under
commercial wildlife licence (wildlifeinteraction)sdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schCompliance with approved interaction
plans 176amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 52; 1999 SL No.
335 s 28sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Requirement to
keep report about activities under licences 177sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Definition for div 2s 177Ains
1999 SL No. 335 s 29om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Effect of
licences 177Bins 1999 SL No.
335 s 29om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Condition of
licences 177Cins 1999 SL No.
335 s 29om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Change in number
or species of reptiless 177Dins 1999 SL No.
335 s 29om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Delivery of dead
reptiless 177Eins 1999 SL No.
335 s 29om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Return of
operationss 177Fins 1999 SL No.
335 s 29om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Definition for div
3s 177Gins 1999 SL No.
335 s 29om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division
3—Commercial wildlife licencesdiv hdgins
1999 SL No. 335 s 29sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision
1—Purpose of divisionsdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22
414Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Purpose of div 3s 178amd
1995 SL No. 352 s 53; 1999 SL No. 335 s 30sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schSubdivision 2—Restrictions on grant of
commercial wildlife licencessdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on animals for which licence may
be granteds 179sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction if recreational wildlife licence
granted for birds or reptilesprov hdgsub
1995 SL No. 352 s 54(1)s 180amd 1995 SL No.
352 s 54(2)–(3); 1996 SL No. 283 s 2 schsub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Additional restriction for licence for
birdss 181sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Additional restriction for licence for
reptiless 182sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 3—Things authorised by commercial
wildlife licencessdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Holder may keep and use particular
animalss 183amd 1996 SL No. 283 s 2 schsub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holder may process particular animalss
184amd 1999 SL No. 335 s 31sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22PART 4A—COMMERCIAL WILDLIFE LICENCESpt
hdgins 1995 SL No. 352 s 55om 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Application of parts 184Ains
1995 SL No. 352 s 55om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Definition for pt
4As 184Bins 1995 SL No.
352 s 55sub 1999 SL No. 335 s 32om 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Effect of licences 184Cins
1995 SL No. 352 s 55om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Changes in numbers
of animals kepts 184Dins 1995 SL No.
352 s 55amd 1996 SL No. 283 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 436
s 52om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22
415Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Return of operationss 184Eins
1995 SL No. 352 s 55sub 1997 SL No. 436 s 53om 1999 SL No.
335 s 33Animal to be identifieds 184Fins
1995 SL No. 352 s 55om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holder may keep
dead macropods in storages 185sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 20exp 30 June 2005
(see s 185(4))Chief executive may issue commercial or
recreational wildlife harvesting licences 185Ains
1995 SL No. 352 s 56om 1999 SL No. 335 s 34Commercial
wildlife harvesting licence for protected plantss
185Bins 1997 SL No. 436 s 54om 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Holder may move animal to and from residence
to provide cares 186prev s 186 om 1997 SL No. 436 s
55pres s 186 ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holder
may breed protected birdss 187prev s 187 om
1997 SL No. 436 s 55pres s 187 ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 4—Carrying out activities under
commercial wildlife licencesdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schGeneral requirement about way animal must be
kept and useds 188prev s 188 amd 1996 SL No. 283 s 2
schom 1997 SL No. 436 s 55pres s 188 ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Requirement about identifying dead animals
kept under licences 189prev s 189 om 1997 SL No. 436 s
55pres s 189 ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Compliance with harvest period notice
conditionss 189Ains 1996 SL No.
129 s 4exp 31 October 1996 (see s 189A(3))Requirement to keep record books
190sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
111 s 21Requirement to give return of
operationss 191sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 22
416Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Division 3A—Commercial wildlife licence
(mobile)div 3A (ss 191A–191E)ins 2005 SL No.
111 s 23Division 4—Recreational wildlife
licencesdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Subdivision 1—Purpose of divisionsdiv
hdgins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Purpose of div
4s 192amd 1997 SL No. 436 s 56sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schSubdivision 2—Restrictions on grant for
recreational wildlife licencessdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on animals for which licence may
be granteds 193amd 1999 SL No. 335 s 35sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on grant of licence to
childrens 194sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on grant of licence for
restricted birdss 195amd 1996 SL No. 283 s 2 sch; 1997 SL
No. 436 s 57sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Demonstration of
wildlife by employeess 195Ains 1999 SL No.
335 s 36om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on
grant of licence for restricted reptiles or amphibianss
196sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction if
commercial wildlife licence granted for birds or reptiless
197amd 1996 SL No. 283 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 436
s 58; 1999 SL No. 335 s 37sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 3—Things authorised by
recreational wildlife licencessdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holder may keep or use particular
animalss 198sub 1997 SL No. 436 s 59; 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Holder may take particular reptiles to feed
other reptilesprov hdgsub 1999 SL No.
335 s 38(1)s 199amd 1999 SL No. 335 s 38(2)sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holder may breed protected birdss
200sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision
4—Carrying out activities under recreational wildlife
licencessdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 sch
417Nature Conservation Regulation
1994General requirement about way animal must be
kept and useds 201sub 1999 SL No. 335 s 39amd
2003 SL No. 329 s 12sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Requirement to
keep particular animals for minimum periods 202amd
1999 SL No. 335 s 40sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Requirement to
keep record books 203sub 1995 SL No. 352 s 57; 1997 SL No.
436 s 60; 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
111 s 24Division 5—Commercial wildlife harvesting
licencesdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Subdivision 1—Purpose of divisionsdiv
hdgins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Purpose of div
5s 204amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 58; 1996 SL No.
283 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 436 s 61;1999 SL No. 335 s
41sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
111 s 3 schSubdivision 2—Restriction on grant of
commercial wildlife harvesting licencessdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Display of wildlife by employeess
204Ains 1997 SL No. 436 s 62sub 1999 SL No.
335 s 42om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on
animals for which licence may be granteds 205sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 138 s 10Restriction on
grant of licence to children if weapons involveds
206amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 59; 1997 SL No. 436 s
63sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on
grant of licence for macropodss 207amd
1996 SL No. 283 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 436 s 64; 1999 SL No. 335 s
37sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
111 s 25exp 30 June 2005 (see s 207(2))Restriction on grant of licence for whales or
dolphinss 208sub 1997 SL No. 436 s 65; 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Subdivision 3—Things authorised by commercial
wildlife harvesting licencesdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22
418Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Holder may take, keep and use particular
animalsprov hdgamd 2005 SL No.
111 s 26(1)s 209amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 60; 1996 SL No.
72 s 14sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
111 s 26(2)(3) exp 30 June 2005 (see s 209(4))amd
2006 SL No. 118 s 12Subdivision 4—Carrying out activities under
commercial wildlife harvesting licencesdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schWay
animal may be takenprov hdgamd 2005 SL No.
111 s 3 schs 210sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Requirements about carcasses of animals taken
under licences 211sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Conditions of wildlife farming licences
211Ains 1996 SL No. 72 s 15om 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Requirement to keep record books
212sub 1995 SL No. 352 s 61; 2003 SL No. 375 s
22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 27Requirement to
give return of operationss 213amd 1995 SL No.
352 s 62; 1996 SL No. 129 s 5; 1996 SL No. 283 s 2 sch;1999
SL No. 335 s 43sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
111 s 28Division 6—Recreational wildlife harvesting
licencesdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Subdivision 1—Purpose of divisionsdiv
hdgins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Purpose of div
6prov hdgsub 1997 SL No.
436 s 66(1)s 214amd 1996 SL No. 72 s 16; 1996 SL No.
283 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 436 s 66(2)sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schHandling of wildlifes 214Ains
1995 SL No. 352 s 63om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Autopsy or
delivery of snake if it is dead farm wildlifes 214Bins
1996 SL No. 72 s 17om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision
2—Restriction on grant of recreational wildlife harvesting
licencessdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22
419Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Restriction on grant of licence to children
if weapons involvedprov hdgsub 1995 SL No.
352 s 64s 215sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on grant of licence for
macropodss 216sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 29exp 30 June 2005 (see s 216(2))PART
8A—MUSEUM AND HERBARIUM LICENCESpt hdgins
1999 SL No. 335 s 44om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division
1—Preliminarydiv hdgins 1999 SL No.
335 s 44om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Definitions for pt
8As 216Ains 1999 SL No.
335 s 44om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Purpose of pt
8As 216Bins 1999 SL No.
335 s 44om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division 2—Museum
licencesdiv hdgins 1999 SL No.
335 s 44om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Definition for div
2s 216Cins 1999 SL No.
335 s 44om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Effect of
licences 216Dins 1999 SL No.
335 s 44om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Display of live
wildlifes 216Eins 1999 SL No.
335 s 44om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Display of
wildlife by employeess 216Fins 1999 SL No.
335 s 44om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Taking of wildlife
by person other than licensees 216Gins
1999 SL No. 335 s 44om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Handling
wildlifes 216Hins 1999 SL No.
335 s 44om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Disposal of dead
wildlifes 216Iins 1999 SL No.
335 s 44om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22
420Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Conditions of museum licences
216Jins 1999 SL No. 335 s 44om 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Change in number or species of live
wildlifes 216Kins 1999 SL No.
335 s 44om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Return of
operationss 216Lins 1999 SL No.
335 s 44om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Dealing with
wildlife without approvals 216Mins 1999 SL No.
335 s 44om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division
3—Herbarium licencesdiv hdgins 1999 SL No.
335 s 44om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Definition for div
3s 216Nins 1999 SL No.
335 s 44om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Effect of
licences 216Oins 1999 SL No.
335 s 44om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Taking, keeping
and use of protected plants by person other than licensees
216Pins 1999 SL No. 335 s 44om 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Dealing with protected plants without
approvals 216Qins 1999 SL No.
335 s 44om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on
grant of licence for ducks and quailss 217sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Taking of protected wildlife under damage
mitigation permits 217Ains 1997 SL No.
436 s 67amd 1999 SL No. 335 s 45om 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Subdivision 3—Things authorised by
recreational wildlife harvesting licencesdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holder may take, keep, use and process
particular animalss 218sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 30(3)(b) exp 30 June 2005 (see s
218(4))
421Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Holder may move particular macropods to place
of processings 219om 1995 SL No. 352 s 65sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 31exp 30 June 2005
(see s 219(5))Subdivision 4—Carrying out activities under
recreational wildlife harvesting licencesdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schWay
animal may be takenprov hdgamd 2005 SL No.
111 s 3 schs 220amd 1997 SL No. 436 s 68; 1999 SL No.
335 s 46sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Movement of
protected animals 220Ains 1997 SL No.
436 s 69om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Requirements about
carcasses of animals taken under licenceprov hdgsub
1997 SL No. 436 s 70(1)s 221amd 1996 SL No.
283 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 436 s 70(2)–(3); 1999 SL No. 335s
37sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Requirement to
give return of operationsprov hdgsub 1995 SL No.
352 s 66s 222amd 1997 SL No. 436 s 222sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 32Division
7—Wildlife demonstrator licencesdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 1—Purpose of divisionsdiv
hdgins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Purpose of div
7s 223sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schSubdivision 2—Things authorised by
wildlife demonstrator licencesdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holder may keep and use particular
animalss 224amd 1996 SL No. 72 s 18sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 3—Carrying out activities under
wildlife demonstrator licencesdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schRestriction on number of live animals that
may be kept under licences 225amd 1999 SL No.
335 s 47sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22
422Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Taking, keeping and using protected animals
under rescue permits 225Ains 1997 SL No.
436 s 72om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Minimum number of
displaysprov hdgamd 2005 SL No.
111 s 3 schs 226amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 67; 1996 SL No.
283 s 2 schsub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Way animal may be
displayedprov hdgamd 2005 SL No.
111 s 3 schs 227sub 1995 SL No. 352 s 68amd
1996 SL No. 283 s 2 schsub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Requirement to supervise animal while being
displayeds 228amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 69; 1997 SL No.
436 s 73; 1999 SL No. 335 s 48sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Taking protected wildlife under a permit for
educational or scientific purposess 228Ains
1997 SL No. 436 s 74amd 1998 SL No. 36 s 13om 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Restriction on acts animal may be required to
dos 229amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 70sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Handling dangerous animalsprov
hdgsub 1995 SL No. 352 s 71amd 2005 SL No.
111 s 3 schs 230amd 1996 SL No. 283 s 2 sch; 1997 SL
No. 436 s 75; 1999 SL No. 335 s 49sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Requirement to keep record books
231amd 2003 SL No. 82 s 8sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 33Requirement to
give return of operationss 232sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 34Division
8—Wildlife exhibitor licencesdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 1—Purpose of divisionsdiv
hdgins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Purpose of div
8s 233sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schSubdivision 2—Additional application
requirementssdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22
423Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Requirement to give particular information
for applications 234amd 1996 SL No. 283 s 2 sch; 1997 SL
No. 436 s 75sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision
3—Restrictions on grant for wildlife exhibitor licencessdiv
hdgins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Exhibit must meet
particular criterias 235sub 1997 SL No. 436 s 76amd
1998 SL No. 36 s 14sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision
4—Things authorised by wildlife exhibitor licencesdiv
hdgins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holder may keep
and use animalss 236amd 1996 SL No. 283 s 2 schsub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holder may take and keep sick, injured or
orphaned animalss 237amd 2001 SL No. 215 s 4sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Disturbing native animalss 237Ains
2001 SL No. 215 s 5om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holder may take
and use protected plant partss 238sub
1997 SL No. 436 s 77amd 1998 SL No. 36 s 15sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 138 s 9exp 31 December
2005 (see s 238(3))Holder may engage in unauthorised interaction
in particular circumstancess 239sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Holder may move animal to or from licensed
premises for secondary authoritiesprov hdgamd
2000 SL No. 354 s 5(1)s 240amd 1996 SL No.
283 s 2 sch; 1999 SL No. 335 s 50; 2000 SL No. 354 s 5(2)sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2006 SL No. 203 s 202Subdivision 5—Carrying out activities under
wildlife exhibitor licencesdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schWay
animal may be displayedprov hdgamd 2005 SL No.
111 s 3 schs 241sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Requirement to supervise animal while being
displayeds 242amd 2001 SL No. 112 s 10sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22
424Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Restriction on acts animal may be required to
dos 243amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 72sub
1996 SL No. 283 s 10; 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Handling dangerous
animalsprov hdgamd 2005 SL No.
111 s 3 schs 244amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 73sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Particular holders must comply with approved
interaction planprov hdgsub 1995 SL No.
352 s 74(1)amd 1997 SL No. 436 s 78(1)s
245amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 74(2); 1997 SL No. 436
s 78(2)sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Particular holders
must keep report about particular activitiess 246amd
1997 SL No. 436 s 79sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Requirement to
keep record books 247amd 1996 SL No. 283 s 2 schsub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 35Requirement to
give return of operationss 248sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 36Division
9—Wildlife farming licencesdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Subdivision 1—Purpose of divisionsdiv
hdgins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Purpose of div
9s 249amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 75; 2001 SL No.
112 ss 6, 10sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
111 s 3 schSubdivision 2—Restriction on grant of
wildlife farming licencessdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Restriction on animals for which licence may
be granteds 250amd 1997 SL No. 436 s 80sub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on grant of licence for
particular reptiless 251amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 76; 1997 SL No.
436 s 81sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision
3—Things authorised by wildlife farming licencessdiv
hdgins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holder may keep,
use and process animalss 252amd 1995 SL No.
352 s 77; 1997 SL No. 436 s 82sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22
425Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Subdivision 4—Carrying out activities under
wildlife farming licencesdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schRequirement about identifying animal taken
from the wilds 253amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 78; 1997 SL No.
436 s 83sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Sampling or
implanting particular reptilesprov hdgamd
2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schs 254sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Complying with relevant codeprov
hdgamd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schs
255sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Way animal may be
displayedprov hdgamd 2005 SL No.
111 s 3 schs 256sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Animal
must be supervised while being displayeds 257amd
1997 SL No. 436 s 84sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on
acts animal may be required to dos 258amd
1995 SL No. 352 s 79; 1996 SL No. 283 ss 11, 2 sch; 1998 SL No. 36
s16sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Handling dangerous animalsprov
hdgsub 1995 SL No. 352 s 80(1)amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schs 259amd 1995 SL No.
352 s 80(2)–(4); 1996 SL No. 283 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 436s
85sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Requirement to
keep record books 260amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 81; 1996 SL No.
283 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 436 s 86;1999 SL No. 335 s
51sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
111 s 37Requirement to give return of
operationss 261sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 38Division 10—Museum licencesdiv
hdgins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision
1—Preliminarysdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22
426Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Purpose of div 10s 262amd
2003 SL No. 137 s 9sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
111 s 39Definition for div 10s 263amd
2003 SL No. 137 s 9sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision
2—Restrictions on grant of museum licencessdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on persons to whom licence may be
granteds 264prev s 264 exp 19 December 1999 (see s
265)pres s 264 ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on animals for which licence may
be granteds 265prev s 265 exp 19 December 1999 (see s
265)pres s 265 ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on grant of licence authorising
displays 266ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 3—Things authorised by museum
licencessdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Holder may take, keep, use and process
particular animalss 267ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 4—Carrying out activities under
museum licencessdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schWhere
animals may be displayeds 268ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Way animal may be displayedprov
hdgamd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schs
269ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Requirement to
supervise animal while being displayeds 270ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on acts animal may be required to
dos 271ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Handling dangerous animalspt
hdgamd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schs
272ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Requirement to
keep record books 273ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 40Requirement to give return of
operationss 274ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 41
427Nature Conservation Regulation
1994PART 5—PERMITS FOR TAKING, KEEPING OR USING
ANIMALSpt hdgsub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Division 1—Preliminarydiv 1 (s
275)ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division 2—General
restrictions on grant for all permitsdiv 2 (ss
276–277)ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division 3—Damage
mitigation permitsdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Purpose of div 3s 278ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on animals for which permit may
be granteds 279ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 138 s 11Restriction on purposes for which permit may
be granteds 280ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on grant of permit for damage or
losss 281ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on grant of permit for threat to
human health and wellbeings 282ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Holder may take particular animalsprov
hdgamd 2005 SL No. 111 s 42(1)s
283ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
111 s 42(2)–(3)Requirement to give return of
operationss 284ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 43Subdivision 4—Carrying out activities under
damage mitigation permitsdiv hdgamd 2005 SL No.
111 s 3 schDivision 4—Educational purposes
permitsdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Subdivision 1—Purpose of divisionsdiv
hdgins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Purpose of div
4s 285ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 2—Restriction on grant for
educational purposes permitsdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Restriction on persons to whom permit may be
granteds 286ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on purposes for which permit may
be granteds 287ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22
428Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Subdivision 3—Things authorised by
educational purposes permitsdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Holder may take, keep and use particular
animalss 288ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 4—Carrying out activities under
educational purposes permitsdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schRequirement to give return of
operationss 289ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 44Division 5—Permit to keep protected
wildlifediv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Subdivision 1—Purpose of divisiondiv
hdgins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Purpose of div
5s 290ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 2—Restriction on grant of permit
to keep protected wildlifediv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Restriction on purposes for which permit may
be granteds 291ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on grant of permit for animals
taken under rehabilitation permits 292ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on grant of permit for animal
from another States 293ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on grant of permit for animal
kept under expired authoritys 294ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on grant of permit to holders of
particular authoritiess 295ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Subdivision 3—Things authorised by permit to
keep protected wildlifediv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Holder may keep animals 296ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holder may move animal to another holder if
no longer keeping animalss 297ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2006 SL No. 203 s 203Holder
may move animal to an institution if asked by chief
executives 298ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holder
may move particular birdss 299ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22
429Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Subdivision 4—Carrying out activities under
permits to keep protected wildlifesdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schBreedingprov hdgsub
2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schs 300ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Requirement to keep record books
301ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
111 s 45Requirement to give return of
operationss 302ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 46Division 6—Rehabilitation permitsdiv
hdgins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision
1—Purpose of divisiondiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Purpose of div 6s 303ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 2—Restrictions on grant of
rehabilitation permitsdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Restriction on persons to whom permit may be
granteds 304ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on grant of permit to voluntary
wildlife care associationss 305ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Restriction on animals for which permit may
be granteds 306ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 3—Things authorised by
rehabilitation permitsdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Holder may obtain and keep particular
animalss 307ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holders may take particular dead animals for
feeding particular animalss 308ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 138 s 9; 2006 SL No. 203 s
204Particular holders may display particular
animalss 309ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holder
may move animals in particular circumstancess 310ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 4—Carrying out activities under
rehabilitation permitssdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 sch
430Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Way animal must be keptprov hdgamd
2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schs 311ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Returning animal to natural habitatprov
hdgamd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schs
312ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division
7—Scientific purposes permitdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 1—Preliminarydiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Purpose of div 7s 313ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Definitions for div 7s 314ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 2—Restrictions on grant of
scientific purposes permitdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Restriction on persons to whom permit may be
granteds 315ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on grant of permit allowing
animal to be takens 316ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on grant of permit for whales or
dolphinss 317ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 3—Things authorised by scientific
purposes permitdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Holder may take, keep, use and process
animalss 318ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 4—Carrying out activities under
scientific purposes permitdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schRequirement to give return of
operationss 319ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 47Division 8—Commercial whale watching
permitdiv 8 (ss 320–323)ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22PART 6—AUTHORITIES FOR TAKING, KEEPING OR
USING ANIMALSpt hdgsub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Division 1—Preliminarydiv 1ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Authorities that may be granteds
324amd 2005 SL No. 138 s 9
431Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Division 2—Aboriginal tradition and Island
custom authoritiesdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Subdivision 1—Preliminarydiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Application of div 2s 325ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on persons to whom authority may
be granteds 326ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on circumstances under which
authority may be granteds 327ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Restriction on grant of authority for
particular marine animalss 328ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 138 s 10Subdivision
3—Things authorised by Aboriginal tradition or Island customauthoritiesdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holder may take, keep and use particular
animalss 329ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division 3—Collection authority to keep
collection of dead protected wildlifediv 3 (s
330)ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division
4—Collection authority to take and keep least concern
wildlifediv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 138 s 12Subdivision
1—Restrictions on grant for collection authority to take and keep
leastconcern wildlifesdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 138 s 12Restriction on
persons to whom authority may be granteds 331ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 138 s 9Other restriction
on grant of authoritys 332ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 138 s 9Subdivision
2—Things authorised by collection authority to take and keep
leastconcern wildlifesdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 138 s 12Holder may take,
keep and use least concern animalsprov hdgamd
2005 SL No. 138 s 9s 333ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 138 s 9
432Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Holder may move animals for survival
trainings 334ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 138 s 9Subdivision 3—Carrying out activities under
collection authority to take and keepleast concern
wildlifesdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 sch; 2005 SL No. 138
s 12Requirement to give return of
operationss 335ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 48; 2005 SL No. 138 s 9PART 7—TAKING OR
USING PROTECTED PLANTSpt hdgsub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Division 1—Purpose of partdiv 1
(s 336)ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division
2—Restrictions about using protected plantsdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Purpose of div 2s 337ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on using or moving least concern
plantsprov hdgamd 2005 SL No.
138 s 9s 338ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 138 s 9Restriction on using or moving whole
protected plants for commercial purposeprov hdgamd
2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schs 339ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Restriction on using or moving protected
plant parts for commercial purposes 340ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division 3—Exemptions for using protected
plantsdiv 3 (ss 341–355)ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Division 4—Licences, permits and other
authorities for taking or using protectedplantsdiv
hdgins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
111 s 3 schSubdivision 1—Preliminarydiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Licences that may be granteds
356ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Permits that may
be granteds 357ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Authorities that may be granteds
358ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22
433Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Relationship with conservation plans
359ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22om 2005 SL No.
111 s 49Subdivision 2—Commercial wildlife
licencesdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Holder may use protected plants for
commercial purposes 360ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Selling or giving away protected plants
generallyprov hdgamd 2005 SL No.
111 s 3 schs 361ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Additional provision about selling whole type
A restricted plantsprov hdgamd 2005 SL No.
111 s 3 schs 362ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Requirement to keep record books
363ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
111 s 50Requirement to give return of
operationss 364ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 51Subdivision 3—Recreational wildlife
licencesdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Restriction on persons to whom licence may be
granteds 365ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holder
may use protected plants for recreational purposes
366ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holdermayalsouseparticularprotectedplantsforcommercialpurposeinparticular circumstancess
367ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on
selling particular plantss 368ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Subdivision 4—Commercial wildlife harvesting
licencediv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Holder may take and use particular protected
plantss 369ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 5—Recreational wildlife
harvesting licencediv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Holder may take and use particular
plantss 370ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 6—Herbarium licencesdiv
hdgins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22
434Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Restriction on persons to whom licence may be
granteds 371ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holder
may take or use protected plants in particular circumstancess
372ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision
7—Clearing permitsdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Holder may take protected plantss
373ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision
8—Damage mitigation permitsdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Restriction on plants for which permit may be
granteds 374ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 138 s 13Restriction on purposes for which permit may
be granteds 375ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on grant of permit for damage or
losss 376ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on grant of permit for threat to
human health and wellbeings 377ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Holder may take protected plantss
378ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22sub 2005 SL No.
111 s 52Requirement to give return of
operationss 379ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 53Subdivision 9—Educational purposes
permitsdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Restriction on persons to whom permit may be
granteds 380ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on purpose for which permit may
be granteds 381ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holder
may take and use protected plantss 382ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Requirement to give return of
operationss 383ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 54Subdivision 10—Scientific purposes
permitdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Restriction on persons to whom permit may be
granteds 384ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22
435Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Restriction on purposes for which permit may
be granteds 385ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Holder
may take and use protected plantss 386ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Requirement to give return of
operationss 387ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 55Subdivision 11—Aboriginal tradition and
Island custom authoritiesdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Restriction on persons to whom authority may
be granteds 388ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on circumstances under which
authority may be granteds 389ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Holder may take and use protected
plantss 390ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division 5—Provisions about authorised
cultivators and propagatorsdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Subdivision 1—Approval of authorised
cultivators and propagatorssdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schApproval of persons as authorised cultivator
or propagators 391ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Restriction on persons who may be
approveds 392ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Notice
of approvals 393ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Subdivision 2—Carrying out activities under
approvalsdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 3 schRequirement to keep recordss
394ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Assistance to
conservation officerss 395ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 2Requirement to notify chief executive of new
addresss 396ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22PART
8—PERMIT FOR MOVING WILDLIFEpt hdgsub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division 1—Preliminarydiv hdgsub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22
436Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Purpose of pt 8prov hdgamd
2006 SL No. 203 s 205s 397ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Permit may be granteds 398ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Conditions for permits for interstate
movementss 398Ains 2006 SL No.
203 s 206Division 1A—Export agreementsdiv
hdgins 2006 SL No. 203 s 207Minister may enter into agreements
398Bins 2006 SL No. 203 s 207Only
suitable persons may be party to agreements 398Cins
2006 SL No. 203 s 207Content of agreements
398Dins 2006 SL No. 203 s 207Division 2—Restrictions on grant of wildlife
movement permitsdiv hdgsub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Restriction on animals for which permit may
be granteds 399ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22General restriction on movements for which
permit may be granted generallys 400ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2006 SL No. 203 s 208Additional general restriction for movements
out of the Stateprov hdgamd 2006 SL No.
203 s 209s 401ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Additional general restriction for movements
into the Stateprov hdgamd 2006 SL No.
203 s 209s 402ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Additional restriction for movement of
prescribed protected animal to another States 402Ains
2006 SL No. 203 s 210Additional restriction for movement of
prescribed protected animal within the Statefor exports
402Bins 2006 SL No. 203 s 210Division 3—Things authorised by wildlife
movement permitdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Holder may move wildlifes 403ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22PART 9—PROCESSED PRODUCTSpt hdgsub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22
437Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Division 1—Damage mitigation permitsdiv
hdgom 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division 2—Permits
to keep protected, international or prohibited wildlifediv
hdgom 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division 3—Rescue
permitsdiv hdgom 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Division 4—Permits for educational or
scientific purposesdiv hdgins 1997 SL No.
436 s 74om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Purpose of pt
9s 404ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 20 schDefinition for pt 9s 405ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Processed products made or derived from
protected animalss 406ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Processed products made or derived from
protected plantss 407ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Conservation officer may ask for evidence of
source useds 408ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22PART
10—GENERAL OFFENCESpt hdgsub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Using poison or adhesive substance in a way
that may take protected animalss 409ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Interfering with animal breeding places
410ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Feeding native
animals in the wild generallys 411ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Feeding dangerous native animals in the
wilds 412ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Disturbing dangerous native animals in the
wilds 413ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Procedure for accidental taking of marine
mammals and turtless 414ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Procedure for taking protected sharkss
414Ains 2003 SL No. 376 s 5Release of animals
into the wilds 415ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Spreading or releasing particular parts of
non-native plantss 416ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22
438Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Housing wildlife other than protected
wildlifes 417ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Moving
wildlife other than protected, international or prohibited wildlife
into theStates 418ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22PART 11—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONSpt
hdgsub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division 1—Seizure
of propertydiv 1 (s 419)ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Division 2—Provisions about tagsdiv
hdgins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Chief executive
may supply tags for use by persons 420ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Nature of tags supplied by the chief
executives 421ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 56Chief executive may recall tagss
422ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Using tags
generallys 423ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22sub
2005 SL No. 111 s 57Tags not to be used by unauthorised
persons 424ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Interfering with tagss 425ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division 3—Conservation value for
wildlifediv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Subdivision 1—Conservation values for
protected wildlifesdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Conservation value for protected
wildlifes 426ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2004 SL No. 116 s 10; 2005 SL No. 138 s 14; 2005 SL No. 152 s
12;2005 SL No. 241 s 3; 2006 SL No. 164 s
14Subdivision 2—Exemptions from payment of
conservation valuesdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Exemption from payment of conservation value
if taken under particular authoritiess 427ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 138 s 9Exemption from
payment of conservation value for protected scorpions or
spiderss 428ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22
439Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Exemption from payment of conservation value
for particular reptiless 429ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Division 4—Stop action ordersdiv 4
(ss 430–432)ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22PART
12—OFFENCESpt hdgom 2003 SL No.
375 s 22PART 13—GENERALpt hdgom
2003 SL No. 375 s 22CHAPTER 4—GENERAL PROVISIONSch
hdgsub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22PART 1—PROVISIONS
ABOUT DEALING WITH SEIZED PROPERTYpt hdgsub
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Application of pt 1s 433ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Particular property must be destroyeds
434ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Receipt for other
seized propertys 435ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Return
of claimed propertys 436ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Dealing with unclaimed propertys
437ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Application of
proceeds of sales 438ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Compensation not payables 439ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22PART 2—DEMERIT POINTS FOR PARTICULAR
OFFENCESpt hdgsub 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Demerit pointss 440ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22PART 3—PROVISIONS ABOUT RECORD BOOKSpt
hdgsub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Application of pt
3s 441ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Definitions for pt 3s 442ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 58Record books
property of the States 443ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22
440Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Where and for how long record book must be
kepts 444ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 59General information that must be included in
record books 445ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 60When record particulars to be included in
record books 446ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 61Additional information to be included for
wildlife exhibitor licencess 447ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 62Information must
be complete, accurate and legibles 448ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 63Requirement to
produce or surrender record books 449ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 64Requirement to
notify chief executive of loss etc.s 450ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22sub 2005 SL No. 111 s 65Persons must not
interfere with record bookss 451ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22PART 4—PROVISIONS ABOUT RETURN OF
OPERATIONSpt hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Application of pt 4s 452ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Definitions for pt 4prov hdgamd
2005 SL No. 111 s 66(1)s 453ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22def“prescribed period”amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 66(2); 2005 SL No. 138 s 9Form and nature of
return of operationss 454ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 67When return of operations must be given and
the period for which they must begivens
455ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No.
111 s 68Information must be complete, accurate and
legibles 456ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 69
441Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Requirement about way and period for which
return of operations must be kepts 457ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 111 s 70Requirement to
produce return of operations for inspections 458ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Requirement to notify chief executive of loss
etc.s 459ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Interfering with return of operationss
460ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22PART 5—FEESpt
hdgins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division 1—Fees
payablediv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Fees generallys 461ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Additional fee for particular licences and
permitss 462ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Reduced fee for particular
land-holderss 463ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Reduced fee if royalty payable under another
permits 464ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division 2—Exemptionsdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Exemption from fee for camping permit for
particular personss 465ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Exemption from fee for particular holders of
recreational wildlife harvesting licencefor
lizardss 466ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Exemption from fee for particular wildlife
farming licencess 467ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Exemption from fee permits to keep protected
wildlifes 468ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Exemption from fee for particular collection
authoritiess 469ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Exemption from fee for recreational wildlife
harvesting licence for protected plantsthat would be
destroyeds 470ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Exemption from fee for recreational wildlife
harvesting licence for whole protectedplants that will
be propagated and replanteds 471ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22
442Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Exemption from fee for recreational wildlife
harvesting licence for protected plantparts that will
be propagated and replanteds 472ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 138 s 15PART 6—OTHER
GENERAL PROVISIONSpt hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Period for which particular documents must be
kepts 473ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd
2005 SL No. 111 s 71Requirement to notify chief executive of
particular matterss 474ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Prescribed class—Act, s 130s
475ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Prescribed forest
reserves for temporary continuation of beekeeping—Act, s 184s
475Ains 2004 SL No. 316 s 31sub 2006 SL No.
134 s 8Prescribed forest reserves for temporary
continuation of horse riding—Act, s 184As 475Bins
2006 SL No. 134 s 8Approved formss 476ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22CHAPTER 5—TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONSch
hdgsub 2003 SL No. 375 s 22; 2005 SL No. 138 s
16PART 1—TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR NATURE
CONSERVATION ANDOTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT REGULATION (No.
3) 2003pt hdgprev pt hdg om
2003 SL No. 375 s 22pres pt hdg ins 2005 SL No. 138 s 16Division 1—Definitionsdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Definitions for pt 1prov hdgamd
2005 SL No. 138 s 17(1)s 477ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 138 s 17(2)Division 2—Continuing force of particular
authoritiesdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Continuing force of particular existing
licencess 478ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Continuing force of existing rescue
permitss 479ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division 3—Effect of commencement on
particular applications in progressdiv hdgins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22
443Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Applications in progress for particular
licencess 480ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Applications in progress for rescue
permitss 481ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division 4—Effect of commencement on
particular appealsdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Definitions for div 4s 482ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22amd 2005 SL No. 138 s 18Application of div
4s 483ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Appeal
to be decided under provisions before commencements
484ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Effect of court
decision to grant licence or permits 485ins
2003 SL No. 375 s 22Effect of court decision to returns matter
back to chief executives 486ins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22Effect of court decision to not grant licence
or permits 487ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22Division 5—References to rescue permits in
Acts or documentsdiv hdgins 2003 SL No.
375 s 22References to rescue permitss
488ins 2003 SL No. 375 s 22PART
2—TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR NATURE CONSERVATION ANDOTHER
LEGISLATION AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 2) 2005pt hdgprev
pt hdg om 2003 SL No. 375 s 22pres pt hdg ins
2005 SL No. 138 s 19Division 1—Definitionsdiv 1 (s
489)ins 2005 SL No. 138 s 19Division2—Transitionalprovisionsforcollectionauthoritiestotakeandkeepcommon wildlifediv 2 (ss
490–495)ins 2005 SL No. 138 s 19Division
3—References to particular collection authorities or wildlife in
relevantauthorities or other documentsdiv 2
(ss 496–498)ins 2005 SL No. 138 s 19PART
3—TRANSITIONALpt hdgom 2003 SL No.
375 s 22SCHEDULE1—POWERSOFTRUSTEESOFCONSERVATIONPARKSORRESOURCES RESERVESsch hdgsub
1999 SL No. 279 s 3; 2002 SL No. 372 s 17
444Nature Conservation Regulation
1994PART 1—CONSERVATION PARKSpt hdgins
1999 SL No. 279 s 3sub 2002 SL No. 372 s 17Anderson Street
and Kamerunga Conservation Parksprov hdgsub
1997 SL No. 418 s 3(1)s 1amd 1995 SL No.
352 s 82; 1997 SL No. 418 s 3(2)sub 1999 SL No.
279 s 3; 2002 SL No. 372 s 17Bayview
Conservation Parks 1Ains 2006 SL No. 118 s 13Beachmere, Buckleys Hole, Byron Creek, Neurum
Creek, Sheep Station Creek andWararba Creek
Conservation Parksprov hdgamd 2003 SL No.
177 s 12(1)s 2ins 1997 SL No. 418 s 3(3)sub
1999 SL No. 279 s 3; 2002 SL No. 372 s 17amd 2003 SL No.
177 s 12(1)Bukkulla Conservation Parks
3ins 1997 SL No. 418 s 3(3)sub
1999 SL No. 279 s 3; 2002 SL No. 372 s 17amd 2003 SL No.
177 s 12(2)Denmark Hill, Flinders Peak, Ipswich
Pteropus, Mount Beau Brummell, White Rockand White Rock
(Limited Depth) Conservation Parksprov hdgamd
2003 SL No. 177 s 12(3)–(4)s 4ins 1997 SL No.
418 s 3(3)sub 1999 SL No. 279 s 3; 2002 SL No. 372 s
17amd 2003 SL No. 177 s 12(3)–(4)Lake
Broadwater Conservation Parks 5ins
1997 SL No. 418 s 3(3)amd 1998 SL No. 36 s 17sub
1999 SL No. 279 s 3; 2002 SL No. 372 s 17Lark Quarry
Conservation Parks 6ins 1999 SL No. 279 s 3sub
2002 SL No. 372 s 17Mount Whitfield Conservation Parks
7ins 1999 SL No. 279 s 3sub 2002 SL No.
372 s 17Springwood Conservation Parks
8ins 2002 SL No. 372 s 17PART 2—RESOURCES
RESERVESpt hdgins 1999 SL No.
279 s 3sub 2002 SL No. 372 s 17Blackbraes,
Cudmore, Flat Top Range, Moonstone Hill and Stones Country
Reservess 9ins 2002 SL No. 372 s 17
445Nature Conservation Regulation
1994SCHEDULE 2—TAKING FISH, INVERTEBRATE ANIMALS
FOR USE AS BAITAND MUD CRABS IN NATIONAL PARKSsub
1997 SL No. 436 s 87amd 1998 SL No. 36 s 18; 2004 SL No. 317 s
14SCHEDULE 3—PERMITTED USES IN PRESCRIBED
NATIONAL PARKSsch hdgins 1996 SL No.
283 s 12sub 2001 SL No. 153 s 5sch 3(prev
sch 2A) sub 2002 SL No. 372 s 18amd 2003 SL No.
259 s 7; 2003 SL No. 330 s 10renum 2003 SL No.
375 s 23amd 2004 SL No. 197 s 3; 2005 SL No. 228 s
4; 2005 SL No. 290 s 9Green Island National Parks
1ins 1996 SL No. 283 s 12om 2002 SL No.
372 s 18Barron Gorge National Parks
2ins 2000 SL No. 264 s 3om 2002 SL No.
372 s 18Goold Island National Parks
3ins 2001 SL No. 36 s 3om 2002 SL No.
372 s 18Dularcha National Parks 4ins
2001 SL No. 112 s 7om 2002 SL No. 372 s 18SCHEDULE
4—PERMITTED USES IN NATIONAL PARKSprev sch 4 sub
1995 SL No. 352 s 84(1)om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24pres
sch 4 (prev sch 2B) ins 2001 SL No. 153 s 6renum 2003 SL No.
375 s 23sub 2004 SL No. 197 s 4Definitions
1om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24def“macropod”om 1995 SL No.
352 s 84(2)Application of schedules 2om
2003 SL No. 375 s 24Museums and herbariumss 3sub
1999 SL No. 335 s 52(1)om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24Commercial wildlife licences
4amd 1999 SL No. 335 s 52(2)om
2003 SL No. 375 s 24
446Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Recreationalwildlife,recreationalwildlife(specialist)andinternationalwildlifelicencess 5amd
1995 SL No. 352 s 84(3)–(5); 1997 SL No. 436 s 88(1)–(4)sub
1999 SL No. 335 s 52(3)om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24Wildlife demonstrator licences
6amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 84(6)–(7)om
2003 SL No. 375 s 24Wildlife exhibitor licences
7amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 84(8); 1997 SL No. 436
s 88(5); 1999 SL No. 335 s52(2)om 2003 SL No.
375 s 24Wildlife farming licences 8amd
1999 SL No. 335 s 52(2)om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24Movement of live birdss 9amd
1995 SL No. 352 s 84(9); 1997 SL No. 436 s 88(6)–(8); 1998 SL No.
36s 19(1); 1999 SL No. 335 s 52(4)–(5)om
2003 SL No. 375 s 24Movement of protected plantsprov
hdgsub 1995 SL No. 352 s 84(10)s
10amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 84(11)–(12); 1995 SL
No. 406 s 12; 1996 SL No. 72 s19sub
2000 SL No. 354 s 6amd 2001 SL No. 112 s 8om 2003 SL No.
375 s 24Movement of live amphibianss
11sub 1995 SL No. 352 s 84(13)om
2003 SL No. 375 s 24Movement of live reptiless 121995
SL No. 352 s 84(13)om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24Movement of dead
macropodss 13om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24Movement of other wildlifes
14amd 1997 SL No. 436 s 88(9)om
2003 SL No. 375 s 24Movement of wildlife by wholesalerss
15amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 84(14)–(15)om
2003 SL No. 375 s 24Movement advice to be givens
16amd 1998 SL No. 36 s 19(2)om
2003 SL No. 375 s 24
447Nature Conservation Regulation
1994SCHEDULE 4A—EXEMPT CAPTIVE–BRED BIRDSsch
hdgom 2003 SL No. 375 s 24Scientific
namess 1ins 1997 SL No. 436 s 89om
2003 SL No. 375 s 24Birdss2ins 1997 SL No.
436 s 89amd 1998 SL No. 36 s 20; 1999 SL No. 335 s
53om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24SCHEDULE 5—MINIMUM
FLYING HEIGHT OVER NATIONAL PARKSprev sch 5 om
2003 SL No. 375 s 24pres sch 5 (prev sch 3) amd 1995 SL No. 352
s 83; 1996 SL No. 129 s 6renum 2003 SL No. 375 s 23Definitionss 1om
2003 SL No. 375 s 24Birdss2om 2003 SL No.
375 s 24Butterfliess 3amd
1995 SL No. 352 s 85(1)om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24Crocodiless 4om
2003 SL No. 375 s 24Emuss5amd 1995 SL No.
352 s 85(2); 1997 SL No. 436 s 90(1)–(2); 1998 SL No. 36s
21om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24Macropodss
6amd 1997 SL No. 436 s 90(3)–(6); 1998 SL No.
36 s 22om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24Plantss7amd 1997 SL No. 436 s 90(7)om
2003 SL No. 375 s 24Other protected animalss 8amd
1996 SL No. 72 s 20; 1997 SL No. 436 s 90(8)om 2003 SL No.
375 s 24SCHEDULE 6—PROCESSED PRODUCTSamd
1995 SL No. 352 s 86; 1995 SL No. 406 s 13; 1995 SL No. 408 s 4;
1996SL No. 72 s 21; 1996 SL No. 129 s 7sub
1996 SL No. 337 s 6amd 1998 SL No. 36 s 23sub 1999 SL No.
335 s 54amd 1999 SL No. 335 s 55; 2000 SL No. 129 s
5; 2000 SL No. 354 s 7sub 2001 SL No. 283 s 14
448Nature Conservation Regulation
1994amd 2002 SL No. 143 s 6sub 2003 SL No.
137 s 10amd 2003 SL No. 329 s 13sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 24Definitions for sch 6s 1def“export permit”om 2006 SL No.
203 s 211Processed products made or derived from other
protected animalss 6prev s 6 om 2005 SL No. 111 s
72(1)pres s 6 (prev s 7) amd 2005 SL No. 138 s 9;
2005 SL No. 111 s 72(2)renum 2005 SL No. 111 s 72(3)Processed products made or derived from
protected plantss 7(prev s 8) renum 2005 SL No. 111 s
72(3)SCHEDULE 7—FEESamd 1996 SL No.
283 s 13sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 24; 2004 SL No. 116 s
11amd 2004 SL No. 316 s 32; 2005 SL No. 111 s
73; 2005 SL No. 138 s 9sub 2005 SL No. 152 s 13amd
2005 SL No. 241 s 4; 2006 SL No. 134 s 9sub 2006 SL No.
164 s 15Scientific namess 1sub
1997 SL No. 436 s 91om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24Birdss2sub 1997 SL No. 436 s 91amd
1998 SL No. 36 s 24om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24SCHEDULE
8—DOMESTIC ANIMALSamd 1996 SL No. 283 s 14sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 24PART 1—BIRDSpt hdgsub
1997 SL No. 436 s 92om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24Scientific
namess 1sub 1997 SL No. 436 s 92om
2003 SL No. 375 s 24Birdss2sub 1997 SL No.
436 s 92amd 1998 SL No. 36 s 25om 2003 SL No.
375 s 24PART 2—REPTILESpt hdgom
2003 SL No. 375 s 24
449Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Scientific namess 3sub
1995 SL No. 352 s 87om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24Reptiless
4om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24SCHEDULE 8A—PLANTS
FOR TRADEins 1998 SL No. 362 s 7om 2000 SL No.
2000 s 8SCHEDULE 9—RELEVANT PROTECTED ANIMALSamd
1995 SL No. 352 s 88; 1996 SL No. 283 s 15sub 2003 SL No.
375 s 24amd 2005 SL No. 138 s 9–10SCHEDULE9A—PRESCRIBEDFORESTRESERVESFORTEMPORARYCONTINUATION OF
BEEKEEPINGins 2004 SL No. 316 s 33sub 2006 SL No.
134 s 10SCHEDULE9B—PRESCRIBEDFORESTRESERVESFORTEMPORARYCONTINUATION OF
HORSE RIDINGins 2006 SL No. 134 s 11SCHEDULE
10—DICTIONARYsub 1996 SL No. 72 s 22amd 1996 SL No.
283 s 16sub 2003 SL No. 375 s 24def“accept”sub 2005 SL No.
111 s 74(1)–(2)def“apiary permit”ins 2004 SL No.
316 s 34def“approved display purpose”sub
2005 SL No. 111 s 74(1)–(2)def“authorised
buyer”sub 2005 SL No. 111 s 74(1)–(2); 2006 SL No.
203s 212def“authorised interstate seller”sub
2005 SL No. 111 s 74(1)–(2)def“authorised
keeper in another country”ins 2006 SL No. 203 s 212(2)def“authorised keeper in another
State”ins 2006 SL No. 203 s 212(2)def“authorised premises”sub
2005 SL No. 111 s 74(1)–(2)def“common
amphibian”om 2005 SL No. 138 s 20(1)def“common animal”om 2005 SL No.
138 s 20(1)def“common plant”om 2005 SL No.
138 s 20(1)def“communications use”ins
2004 SL No. 197 s 5def“conservation plan macropod”om
2005 SL No. 111 s 74(1)def“electricity
distribution use”ins 2005 SL No. 228 s 5def“export agreement”ins 2006 SL No.
203 s 212(2)def“export permit”sub 2006 SL No.
203 s 212def“harvest macropod”ins 2005 SL No.
111 s 74(2)def“interact”sub 2005 SL No.
111 s 74(1)–(2)def“least concern amphibian”ins
2005 SL No. 138 s 20(2)def“least concern
animal”ins 2005 SL No. 138 s 20(2)def“least concern plant”ins
2005 SL No. 138 s 20(2)def“macropod”ins
2005 SL No. 111 s 74(2)def“mobile
facility”ins 2005 SL No. 111 s 74(2)
450Nature Conservation Regulation
1994def“movement”ins 2006 SL No.
203 s 212(2)def“near threatened animal”ins
2005 SL No. 138 s 20(2)def“near threatened
plant”ins 2005 SL No. 138 s 20(2)def“nominated return retrieval
system”ins 2005 SL No. 111 s 74(2)def“park designated for apiaries”ins
2004 SL No. 316 s 34def“prescribed protected animal”ins
2006 SL No. 203 s 212(2)def“public
land”sub 2005 SL No. 111 s 74(1)–(2)def“registration number”ins
2005 SL No. 111 s 74(2)def“relevant
person”sub 2005 SL No. 111 s 74(1)–(2)amd
2005 SL No. 138 s 9def“semitrailer”ins 2005 SL No.
111 s 74(2)def“shark”ins 2003 SL No.
376 s 6def“special native animal”sub
2005 SL No. 111 s 74(1)–(2)def“temporary
display”sub 2005 SL No. 111 s 74(1)–(2)def“truck”ins 2005 SL No.
111 s 74(2)SCHEDULE 11—RECREATIONAL WILDLIFEsch
hdgamd 1996 SL No. 283 s 17om 2003 SL No.
375 s 24PART 1—BIRDSpt hdgsub
1997 SL No. 436 s 93om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24Scientific
namess 1sub 1997 SL No. 436 s 93om
2003 SL No. 375 s 24Birdss2amd 1995 SL No.
352 s 89sub 1997 SL No. 436 s 93amd 1988 SL No.
36 s 26; 1999 SL No. 335 s 56om 2003 SL No.
375 s 24PART 2—REPTILESpt hdgom
2003 SL No. 375 s 24Reptiless 3om
2003 SL No. 375 s 24SCHEDULE 12—RESTRICTED WILDLIFEsch
hdgamd 1996 SL No. 283 s 18(1)om
2003 SL No. 375 s 24PART 1—AMPHIBIANSpt hdgom
2003 SL No. 375 s 24Amphibianss 1om
2003 SL No. 375 s 24PART 2—BIRDSpt hdgsub
1997 SL No. 436 s 94om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24
451Nature Conservation Regulation
1994Scientific namess 2sub
1997 SL No. 436 s 94om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24Birdss3amd 1995 SL No. 352 s 90(1)–(2); 1996
SL No. 72 s 23sub 1997 SL No. 436 s 94amd 1998 SL No.
36 s 27(1)–(6); 1999 SL No. 335 s 57om 2003 SL No.
375 s 24PART 3—PLANTSpt hdgsub
1997 SL No. 436 s 94; 2000 SL No. 354 s 9om 2003 SL No.
375 s 24Scientific namess 4sub
1997 SL No. 436 s 94; 2000 SL No. 354 s 9om 2003 SL No.
375 s 24Type A restricted plantss 5amd
1995 SL No. 352 s 90(3)–(7); 1995 SL No. 406 s 14; 1996 SL No. 283
s18(2)sub 1997 SL No.
436 s 94amd 1998 SL No. 36 s 27(7)–(8)sub
2000 SL No. 354 s 9amd 2001 SL No. 112 s 9(1)om
2003 SL No. 375 s 24Type B restricted plantss 6(prev
s 5A) ins 2000 SL No. 354 s 9renum 2001 SL No.
112 s 9(2)om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24PART
4—REPTILESScientific namess 7(prev
s 6) sub 1995 SL No. 352 s 90(8)renum 2001 SL No.
112 s 9(2)om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24Restricted
reptiless 8(prev s 7) renum 2001 SL No. 112 s
9(2)om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24SCHEDULE
13—SECTIONAL DEFINITIONSsch hdgamd 1996 SL No.
283 s 19om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24Meaning of
“commercial activity”s 1om 2003 SL No.
375 s 24Meaning of “group activity”s
2om 2003 SL No. 375 s 24