Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) The EPA chief executive may establish written protocols (collection protocols) for all or any of the following concerning the taking of native biological material under a collection authority--
(a) taking particular native biological material;
(b) taking native biological material from a particular area;
(c) using a particular collection technique.
(2) Without limiting subsection (1)(b), a collection protocol may provide for appropriate ways of taking the material to ensure the sustainability of native biological material in the area.
(3) A collection protocol is a statutory instrument within the meaning of the Statutory Instruments Act 1992, but is not subordinate legislation.
(4) However, the Statutory Instruments Act 1992, sections 49 to 51 apply to the protocol as if it were subordinate legislation.