Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

NATURE CONSERVATION ACT 1980 - SECT 34

    (1)     The conservator may, in writing, declare—

        (a)     fish or invertebrates of a particular kind to be protected fish or protected invertebrates; or

        (b)     animals of a particular kind to be exempt animals; or

        (c)     native plants of a particular kind to be protected native plants; or

        (d)     native animals of a particular kind to be protected native animals.

    (2)     In making a declaration under subsection (1), the conservator shall take into consideration—

        (a)     the need to protect native animals and native plants generally in the Territory; and

        (b)     the need to conserve the significant ecosystems of the Territory, New South Wales and Australia; and

        (c)     in relation to a declaration under subsection (1) (a), (c) or (d)—the specialised welfare and security requirements of the animal, plant, fish or invertebrate.

    (3)     A declaration under this section is a disallowable instrument.

Note      A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act 2001 .