Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Livestock Disease Control Act 1994 - SECT 26

Declaration of restricted area

26. Declaration of restricted area



(1) If the Minister believes or suspects that there is a possibility that an
exotic disease is present on or in or may be introduced into any land,
premises, place or area, the Minister may by order-

   (a)  declare the land, premises, place or area to be a restricted area; and

   (b)  specify any prohibitions, restrictions and requirements which are to
        operate in the restricted area.

(2) The order must identify the classes or descriptions of livestock or
livestock products, fodder, fittings or vehicles that are affected by it.

(3) The Minister must ensure that notice of an order declaring a restricted
area is published in the Government Gazette and in a newspaper circulating
generally in the vicinity of the area.