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PASTORAL LAND MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION ACT 1989 - SECT 25

PASTORAL LAND MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION ACT 1989 - SECT 25

25—Assessment of land

        (1)         The Board must cause an assessment of the condition of the land comprised in each pastoral lease to be completed at intervals of not more than 14 years.

        (2)         An assessment of the condition of land pursuant to this Act—

            (a)         must be thorough; and

            (b)         must include an assessment of the capacity of the land to carry stock; and

            (c)         must be conducted in accordance with recognised scientific principles; and

            (d)         must be carried out by persons who are qualified and experienced in land assessment techniques; and

            (e)         must take into account any matter prescribed by the regulations.

        (3)         The Board must, by notice in writing, advise a lessee of a proposed assessment not less than 28 days before the assessment is due to commence.

        (4)         On completing an assessment of the condition of land, the Board must forward—

            (a)         a copy of the assessment; and

            (b)         a written report of any action the Board proposes taking as a consequence of the assessment,

to the lessee.

        (5)         The Board cannot take any action under this Act as a consequence of an assessment until after the end of the period during which an application for assistance may be lodged under section 25B.