Tasmanian Consolidated Acts Tasmanian Consolidated Acts
(1) A direction –
(a) may be given verbally or in writing; and
(b) may be of general or limited application; and
(c) if of a continuing nature, has effect for the period specified in the direction; and
(d) may incorporate or operate by reference to any code, standard or other document as in force from time to time if a copy of the relevant part of that code, standard or other document is attached to the direction.
(2) An inspector may vary or revoke a direction by notice in writing provided to the person to whom the direction was given.
(3) An inspector who verbally gives a direction to a person must provide the person with a written copy of the direction if the person requests it.
(4) If a person contravenes a verbal direction given in relation to a List A disease or a written direction, an inspector may –
(a) take any necessary action to give effect to the direction; or
(b) if the direction related to the isolation, quarantine, destruction, disposal or restriction of movement of any animal, animal material, disease agent or conveyance, do any one or more of the following things or cause it or them to be done:
(i) seize it;
(ii) remove it;
(iii) destroy it;
(iv) dispose of it in a manner that the inspector considers appropriate.
(5) The giving of a direction does not prevent or limit the exercise by that or another inspector of any or all of his or her powers under this Act.