Biosecurity Act 1993 is an Act of Parliament in New Zealand. The Act is a restatement and reform of the laws relating to pests and other unwanted organisms.[1] It was a world first.[2]
Biosecurity Act | |
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New Zealand Parliament | |
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Passed | 1993 |
Royal assent | 26 August 1993 |
Commenced | 1 October 1993 |
Administered by | Ministry for Primary Industries |
Amended by | |
Biosecurity Amendment Act (No 2) 2008 | |
Status: Current legislation |
In the Act an "unwanted organism" is defined as one that "is capable or potentially capable of causing unwanted harm to any natural and physical resources or human health" and a "restricted organism" means "any organism for which a containment approval has been granted in accordance with the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996".
Part 5 of the Act provides for national pest management plans and regional pest management plans.
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