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\par 1. Short Title and commencement
\par 2. Interpretation
\par 3. Act to bind Crown
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 - IMPORTATION
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\par 14. Regulations
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12467915\charrsid7209773 16. Regulations
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12467915\charrsid7209773 17. Appointment of inspectors
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12467915\charrsid7209773 24.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4934163\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186832\charrsid7209773 Giving notice under this Act}{
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\par 29. Fines
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186832\charrsid7209773 30. Money}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5273652  to be paid into Public Account}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14186832\charrsid7209773 
\par 31. Regulations
\par 32. Repeal
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 by the Legislative Assembly of the Cook Islands in Session assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14238249 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14238249 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Conveyance}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  means any kind of vehicle, whether self}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 propelled or not, which may travel by land, sea, or air;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2507889  and includes a cargo container:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14238249 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14238249 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Director}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  me}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2507889 ans the Director of Agriculture:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14238249 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14238249 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Disease}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 means any unhealthy condition in any plant material or beneficial organism which may be caused directly or indirectly by any form of fungus, bacterium, virus, or micro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 organism; and in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
ludes any form of fungus, bacterium, virus, or micro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 organism which may cause such a condition; and }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 diseased}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2507889 as a corresponding meaning:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14238249 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14238249 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Fruit}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  means the edible product of any plant whether attached to the plant or not; and includes any peel, skin, shell, }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2507889 or seeds, whether edible or not:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14238249 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14238249 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Infected}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 , in relation to any plant material or beneficial organism, means th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 t the plant material or beneficial organism is not known to be actually diseased or pestiferous, but}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1663219  may in the opinion of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  an inspector have had direct or indirect contact or been in association with, or been in the vicinity of, }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 any disease, pest, or infected p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 lant material or infected
 beneficial organism; and, in relation to any package, includes any case, container, cargo container, or other pack}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1663219 age or packing}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 material in which any disease or pest, or any diseased, pestiferous, or infected plant material is, or has been packed, or whi
ch in the opinion of an inspector may have had direct or indirect contact or association with, or been in the vicinity of, any disease or pest, or any diseased, pestifer}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1663219 ous, or infected plant material:
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14238249 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Inspector}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  means any inspector or temporary inspecto
r appointed for the purposes of this Act; and includes any officer appointed as an inspector under section 6 of the Department of Agriculture Act }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13906749 1970:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14238249 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Land}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  includes any area, field, plantation, farm, garden, orchard, nursery, hothouse, glasshouse, shad
ehouse, cool store, dwellinghouse, shop, building, room, or other place or premises; and references to land extend to and include any water, harbour, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13906749 highway, road, wharf, and port:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14238249 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Minister}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  means the Minister in charge o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13906749 f the Department of Agriculture:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14238249 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14238249 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Nursery}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  means any place used for raising or growing any plant material for sale: }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13906749 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13906749 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13906749 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14238249 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Occupier}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
, in relation to any land, means the occupant of the land, and if the land is unoccupied or the occupant is unknown or cannot be found includes the owner of the land or of any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5516866 
 estate or interest in the land:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14238249 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14238249 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Pest}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 includes the living stage of any insect, mite, or other invertebrate animal, which may directly or indirectly cause an unhealthy condition in any plant material or beneficial organism; and includes any such condition caused by any pest; and }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 pestiferous}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 as a correspo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11172039 nding meaning:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14906524 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Plant material}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 includes any plant, tree, shrub, herb, flower, nursery stock, culture, vegetable, or other vegetation; and also includes any fruit, seed, spore, and portion or product of any plant unless, by any manufacturing process, it has been rendered no longer viab
le, and has been freed from all diseases and pests, and has been made incapable }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11172039 of carrying any disease or pest:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14906524 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14906524 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Port}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  includes se}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11172039 aport, airport, and post office:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14906524 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14906524 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Serious disease or pest}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  means a disease or pest that is not known to be present in the Co
ok Islands, or, if known to be present in the Cook Islands, is one in respect of which measures are being taken under this Act to eradicate it from the Cook Islands or from any part of the Cook Islands}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11172039 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14906524 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Soil}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13575631 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  includes eart
h, water, peat, compost, sand, clay, and any other substance capable of supporting plant life, or transmitting any disease or pest, whether or not used or i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13137075 ntended to be used as a growing}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  medium, or in any process of manufacture, or as ballast, or for any other purpose whatsoever.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9993867 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
(2) Any power vested in any person by this Act and expressed to be for the purposes of this Act may be exercised by that person for the purposes of any instrument made or any direction given under this Act in every way as if the 
purposes of that instrument or direction were express purposes of this Act.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid293607 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (3) Any duty, obligation, or requirement imposed on any person by any instrument made or any direction given under this Act may be enforced against that person in every way as}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 if 
the duty, obligation, or requirement imposed by that instrument or direction were expressly imposed by this Act; and any person who fails to comply with or observe and perform any such duty, obligation, or requirement commits an offence against this Act.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx432\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 3.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 A}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 ct to bind Crown}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  This Act shall bind the Crown.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14507444 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 PART I }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  IMPORTATION
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid293607 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 4.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Quarantine stations}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 (1) The Director may from time to time by notice in the Gazette define any land under his control or, with the consent of the appropriate Minister,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 any la
nd of the Crown and declare it to be a quarantine station for the detention of imported plant material or of one or more kinds of imported plant material, and from time to time may vary, alter, re}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 define, or abolish any such quarantine station.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 
\par (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 2) The co
st of erecting buildings and fencing on quarantine stations shall be met out of any money from time to time appropriated by the Legislative Assembly for the purposes of this section.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7633611 (3) The }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13794373 Director may from time to time g}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7633611 
ive directions on the regulation, management, and control of quarantine stations and the disposal, treatment, or destruction}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7633611  }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7633611 of plant material while in a quarantine station or in transit to or fro}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7633611 m}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7633611  a quarantine station; and may by any such}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  direction specify the time during which any plan
t material intended to be introduced into the Cook Islands shall remain a quarantine station.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid293607 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
(4) The appropriate Minister to grant his consent under this section shall be the Minister for the time being charged with the administration of the land or with the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
administration of the enactment (if any) to which the land is subject, or, if there is no such Minister, shall be the Minister in charge of the Department of Agriculture. If any question arises as to who is the appropriate Minister to grant his consen
t under this section in any case it shall be determined by the Executive Council, whose decision shall be final.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 5.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Minister may appoint ports}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 The Minister may from time to time, by notice in the Gazette}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14507444 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (a) Appoint any specified ports to be the only 
ports at which any plant material or any specified class of plant material may lawfully be imported or exported, either generally or to or from any specified country or place:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14507444 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14507444 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (b) Appoint fit buildings to be stores for the inspection and grading therein o
f any plant material or any specified class of plant material:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14507444 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14507444 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
(c) Appoint fit buildings to be stores for the storage, cooling, fumigation, or other treatment of any plant material after importation or before exportation; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14507444 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14507444 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (d) Prescribe the manner in which and the conditions }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 ubject to which stores for inspection, grading, or treatment of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 any plant material or any specified class of plant material shall be used.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid293607 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 6.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Emergency restrictions on importation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  (1) Notwithstandin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 g}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 anything in this Act, the Director may for the purpose o\'a3 preventing the introduction of any serious disease}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
or pest into the Cook Islands, at any time by notice in the Gazette prohibit or restrict the introduction of any plant material, disease, pest, soil, package, or any other th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13794373 ing}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  whatsoever.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (2) Any notice under subsection (1) of this section shall expire at the expiratio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13794373 n of six months from the date of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  its publication in the Gazette, but may from time to time be renewed.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid293607 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 7.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Importation for pu}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 rp}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 oses of scientific research}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  Notwithstand}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 ng anything in this Act, the Director may, for the purpose of scientific research or experiment and subject}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 to such terms and conditions as he thinks fit, permit the importation into the Cook Islands of anything not otherwise eligible under this Act for importation into the Cook Islands.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\tx5184\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\tx5184\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15217148 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 8.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 
 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Plant material, etc}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13794373 .}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 , ille}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 g}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 al}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 ly}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  introduced m}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 ay}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 be seized}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  Anything introduced into the Cook }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7209773\charrsid7209773 I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7209773\charrsid7209773 lan}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 ds from abroad}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7209773\charrsid7209773 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  or brought into any part of the Cook Islands from any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 other part of the Cook Islands}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 , contrary to this Act, may, tog}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 eth}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
r with anything else which may thereby be infected, be seized by an inspector or an assistant of an inspector, and be disinfected, destroyed, or otherwise disposed of as the inspector or his
 assistant thinks fit, or may be required to be taken to a quarantine station, or b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 e placed in isolation or under q}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 uarantine conditions, for further inspection and treatment as may be required.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15217148 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 9.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 Duty}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  of Post Office officers and C}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 us}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 toms}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 officers}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 It shall be the duty of all officers of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 P}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
ost}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 Offic}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
e and of the Customs respectively to assist in carrying out the provisions of section 8 of this Act, and to prevent the introduction into the Cook Islands or the bringing to any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5440497 
 part of the Cook Islands of anything }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839907\charrsid7209773 
contrary to this Act, and for that purpose they may, in respect of anything so introduced or attempted to be introduced or brought, exercise all the powers conferred by the Post Office Act 1959 in the case of postal articles posted in breach of that
 Act, and by the Customs Act 1913 in the case of uncustomed or prohibited}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14046080\charrsid7209773  goods.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14046080\charrsid7209773 10. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14046080\charrsid7209773 Regulations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14046080\charrsid7209773 
- (1) The High Commissioner may from time to time, by order in Executive Council, make regulations for all or any of the following purposes:-
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039773\charrsid7209773 
Prohibiting or restricting the introduction into the Cook Islands, either generally or from any specific region, country, or place of origin, of all plant material as may be named, identified, or specified in the regulations as being likely to introduce a
ny disease or pest into the Cook Islands, or as having noxious or undesirable characteristics, or as being of a weak, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5440497 inferior, or undesirable strain:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039773\charrsid7209773 
Prohibiting or restricting the introduction into the Cook Islands, either generally or from any speci
fied region, country, or place of origin, of any soil, package, or other thing specified in the regulations as being likely to introduce any disease or pest into the Cook Islands}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5440497 :}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid293607\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (c) Prohibiting or restricting the introduction into the Cook Islands}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10572757  of any disease or pest:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
(d) Prescribing conditions for introducing plant material into the Cook Islands, either generally or from }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7209773 an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 y specified regi}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10572757 on, country, or place of origin:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15217148 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (e) Prescribing treatment for aircraft or any other conveyance arriving from o
verseas and the procedure}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 to be adopted on their arrival}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9993867\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 so as to prevent the introduction of any disease or pest into the Cook Islands}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10572757 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7209773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (f) Requiring the sealin}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 g}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  to the satisfaction of an inspector, on any ship or aircraft arriving}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 from overseas, of food
 lockers containing any plant material that has come from any overseas country, or any plant material that has been in the same locker as p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 la}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 nt material that has come from an overseas country; and providing for the seizure of all such plant material if the locker cannot be sealed to t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 he satisfaction of an }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10572757 inspector:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
(g) Providing for masters of ships and aircraft and controlling authorities of ports to give such information}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
for the purposes of this Act as may b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10572757 e prescribed from time to time:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (h) Requiring
 every person (including every member of the crew of any vessel or aircraft) arriving in the Cook Islands from overseas}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 to give a certificate declaring in such form as may be prescribed whether he has any plant material, fungus, bacterium, virus, or micro}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 organism, or any insect, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
mite, or other invertebrate animal,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10572757  or any soil, in his possession:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (i) Providing for the production of plant health certific}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10572757 ates granted or issued overseas:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (j) Providing for the inspection, observation, disinfection, treatment,
 destruction, reshipment, or disposal of any introduced plant material and the progeny of any introduced plant material, or an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10572757 y soil, package, or other thing:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
(k) Requiring the provision and maintenance by harbour boards, airport authorities, and local authorities or any of them of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
(i) Suitable office accommodation at such place or places as the Minister (after consultation with the Board or authority) may direct, for the exclusive use of inspectors; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (ii) Suitable containers for use in conveying ga}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 ba}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 g}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 e, rubbish and packing material to the place}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 at}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10572757  which it is to be incinerated:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 l}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 ) Authorising harbour boards, airport authorities, and local authorities to make reasonable charges for the use o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 f}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
nything installed, provided, or maintained by them in accordance with any regulations made under paragraph (k) of this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10572757 section:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
(m) Providing for the control of plant material kept or grown in isolation or under quarantine conditions other than in quarantine stations.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (2) Regulations made under this section may }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 p}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 rescribe for offences punishable by a fine not exceeding $500.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15217148 {\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid9569380 PART II }{
\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid9569380 -}{\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid9569380  DISEASE CONTROL
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid9569380 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15217148 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid9569380 11.}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid9569380  }{\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid9569380 Control or eradication of }{
\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid9569380 d}{\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid9569380 isease}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid9569380  }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid9569380 -}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid9569380  (1) The occupier of any land or t}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9569380 h}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid9569380 e owner or person in charge of any conveyance shall do whatever is directed by an inspector to be necessary}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid9569380 
 }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid9569380 in respect of that land or conveyance to eradicate any serious disease or pest from, or to control or prevent the spread of any disease or pest to or from, any place whatsoever.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par (2) If}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 the occupier, owner, or person in charge fails to comply, to the satisfaction of the inspector, with any direction given under subsection (1) of this section, the inspector may with the authority of the Director carry 
out the measures directed in every way at the expense, but without prejudice to the liability under this Act, of the occupier, owner, or person in charge.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\tx2592\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 12.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523223\charrsid7209773 Proclamation of plant }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 disease emerg}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 enc}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 y}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  (1) if at any time }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523223\charrsid7209773 
it appears to the High Commissioner that an emergency has arisen or is likely to arise by reason of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 an outbreak of any se}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 rious disease or pest having occ}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 urr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 e}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 d or being likely to occur in the Cook Islands or in any part or parts of the Cook Islands the High Commissioner may by Proclamation}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523223\charrsid7209773  approved in Ex}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523223\charrsid7209773 c}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 utive Council dec}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 lare that a state of plant disease emergency exists throu}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 g}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 hout }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 n area or areas comprising, according to the tenor of the Proclamation, the whole of the Cook Islands or such part or parts t
hereof as may be specified or defined in the Proclamation in that behalf.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (2) The High Commissioner may at any time in like manner revoke any such Proclamation.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (3) No such Proclamation shall remain in force for more then six month}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 but nothing in this 
subsection shall prevent the issue of another Proclamation before }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7209773 or after the end of that period.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 13.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (1)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13841916\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13841916\charrsid7209773 Emergency powers for eradication of serious disease}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13841916\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  If the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 High C}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 ommissioner }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13841916\charrsid7209773 has, by Proclamation }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
approve Executive Council under section }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9569380 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
2 of this Act, declared that a state of plant disease emergency exists throughout all or any part or parts of the Cook Islands while that state of emergency continues the Minister may direct that such measures be taken as he, or any other person autho}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 rised in writing by him, may spec}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13841916\charrsid7209773 ify as necessary}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
for the purpose of preventing the establishment of the serious disease or pest in the Cook Islands or any part of the Cook Islands, or eradicating it from the Cook Islands or any part of the Cook Islands.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx2304\tx4320\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (2
) The Minister may pay, out of money appropriated by the Legislative Assembly for the purpose, to the owner of plant material or any other thing destroyed as an emergency measure an amount by way of compensation equal to the fair market value thereof, fix
ed as at t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 he time of the inspection that re}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 sults in the destruction o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  the plant material.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Such compensation shall be ascertain}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 ed in the case of dispute by two}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  assessors, one to be appointed by an inspector and one by the owner, with power to the two assessors to appoint an umpire. The decision of the two assessors o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  the umpire shall be final.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15217148 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 .}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Regulations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  (1) Witho}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 ut limiting the power to make re}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 gulations conferred by section 10 of this Act, the High Commi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 ss}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 ioner may from time to time, by Order in Executive}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Counci}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
, make regulations for all or any of the following purposes:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9569380 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13136043 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Providing that any land on which any specified disease or pest is found, together with any land which is within a specified distance from any part of that land may be declared by the D}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 irector to be an infected area;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13136043 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13136043 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
(b) Prohibiting or restricting, except with the approval of an inspector and upon or subject to any conditions he may think fit to imp}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 se, the introduction into an infected area or the removal from an infected ar
ea of any conveyance, machinery, tools, equipment, or other thing or any plant material or any form of fungus, bacterium, virus, or micro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 organism, or any insect, mite, or oth}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 er invert}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13700968 
ebrate animal, or soil:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13136043 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (c) Prescribing the treatment and measures to b
e adopted in respect of any plant material which is diseased, pestiferous, or infected, and requiring the cleansing or disinfecting of soil, conveyances, machinery, tools, equipment, clothing, footwear, or other things which may have come into c}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13700968 ontact with that plant material:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13136043 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13136043 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
(d) Providing for the destruction or special treatment of any specified plant material and the special treatment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
of land and, if eradication of a disease or pest}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3565750  is involved, for the payment of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 compensation for the destruction or treatment at such rates as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 may be fixed by the regulations;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13136043 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13136043 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
(e) Prescribing the manner in which plant material, soil, end packages shall be treated, cleansed, destroyed, or otherwise disposed of.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (2) Regulations made under this section may prescribe for offences punishable by a fine not exceeding $500.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13136043 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 PART III }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -
}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  PLANT CONTROL
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14160589 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 15.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Diseases and }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15217148\charrsid7209773 p}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13136043\charrsid7209773 
ests in cross for expo}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 rt}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  (1) If the Director has rea}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 son to believe that any disease, pest, or residue }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 of toxic chemical is present in any crop which the grower intends to pack and submit for export, and in the opinion o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 the Director that disease, pest, or residue is present to such a degree that it would be impossible by grading and post}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 harvest treatment to eliminate the disease or pest and all infected plant material, or to reduce the residue to a level which in}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
his opinion is permissible, he may by notice in writing direct the grower not to submit for export all or such portion of the crop on all or such portion of the property of the grower as the Director may decide.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (2) Any grower or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3565750 any other person who, contrary t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
o any such notice, packs or submits any crop for export commits an offence against this Act.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14160589 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 16.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Regulations }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  (1) Without limiting the 
power to make regulations conferred by sections 10 and 14 of this Act, the High Commissioner may from time to time, by Order in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Executive Council, make regulations for all or any of the following purposes:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3565750 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13136043 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3565750 (a) Providing for a system of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 grading, packing, and packaging plant material in accordance with grades and methods and types of packing to be determined fr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14774760 om time to time by the Director:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13136043 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13136043 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (b) Prescribing standard packages for spe
cific kinds of plant material intended for export or for sale in the Cook Islands}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13466183 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13136043 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13136043 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
(c) Providing for the branding or marking of packages or specific kinds of plant material, and for the r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 egistration of brands and marks;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13136043 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13136043 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (d) Prescribing the conditions und
er which any package or case may be used more than once for }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13466183 the carriage of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  fruit or plant material}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13466183 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4615508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (e) Providing for the registration of nurseries subject to }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8857106 prescribed terms and conditions:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4615508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4615508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (f) Providing that any person who sows or plan}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8857106 ts the seed or viable portion of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  any specified plant shall give such information or make such returns in relation thereto as may }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8857106 be specified in the regulations:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4615508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4615508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
(g) Declaring any specified area to be a plant or fruit growing district under a name to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8857106 be specified in the regulations:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4615508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4615508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
(h) Prescribing modes of treatment of plant material before export, and prescribing such other things as shall be requir}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8857106 ed of plant material for export:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4615508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7209773 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (i) Prohibiting of restricting the export of any plant material.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (2) Regulations made under this section may prescribe for offences punishable by a fine not exceeding $500.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14971505 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 PART IV }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}
{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  POWERS OF INSPECTORS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 17.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Appointment of inspectors}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 (1) There shall be appointed from time to time, under the Public Service Act 1969, such inspectors as may be necessary for the purposes of this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
(2) For the purposes of this Act the Director may from time to time appoint temporary inspectors who may be fulltime officers of the Department of Agriculture or persons other than full}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 time officers of the Department of Agriculture. Temporary inspectors shall perform thei}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 r duties only when so directed b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 y the Director. If any person who is appointed as a temporary inspector is a full}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 time officer or employee in the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 P}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 ublic Service he shall not be entitled to any additional remuneration in respect of his appointment under this subsection.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 18.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Powers of inspectors}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 Every inspector may, for the purposes of this Act, detain, open, inspect, examine, sample, submit for diagnostic examination, direct reshipment, direct removal to a quarantine area, remove for treatment, treat, }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 q}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 u}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 rantine, disinfect, or destroy or otherwise dispose of, any plant material, beneficial organism, disease, pest, soil, package, packing material, article of lug}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14971505\charrsid7209773 g}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 age, or other thing, in such manner as he thinks fit:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
Provided that no inspector shall direct reshipment or destroy or otherwise dispose of any thing under this section, unless with the concurrence of another inspector other than a temporary inspector.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 19.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Rights of entry}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 Every inspector may, for the purposes of this Act and on producing (if so required) due evidence of his appointment, enter at any time upon any land or into any conveyance; but no inspector shall enter any dwelling}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 house p
ursuant to this section unless authorised in that behalf by a warrant under the hand of a Judge or Commissioner of the High Court, who shall not grant the warrant unless he is satisfied that the inspector has reasonable grounds for}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 re}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 q}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 uiring entry to the dwellin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 g }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 house.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 20.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Inspector may employ assistants}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 An inspector may, whenever necessary for the purposes of this Act, employ at such rate of remuneration as may be approved by the Director any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 person or persons to assist him.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 21.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Liability for}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 causing inspector to incur expense}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 If any person, by failing to comply with or acting contrary to this Act, causes an inspector or an assistant of an inspector}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 or an employee in the Public Service to incur an expense that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 he would not otherwise have incurred, th
at person shall reimburse the Crown for the full amount of that expense reasonably and properly incurred and that amount shall be recoverable from him as a debt due to the Crown.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\tx2016\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par 2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 2.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Obstructi}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 ng}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 or hindering ins}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 p}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 ector an offence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  Every person commits an offence against this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7209773 Act}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  who directly o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7209773 r indirectly obstructs, hinders,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 interrupts, threatens, or assaults any inspector or any assistant of an inspector in the performance of his duty under this Act.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14160589\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 23.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Protection of inspectors}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 An inspector or an assistant of an inspector shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from the exercise of powers conferred by this Act unless the loss or damage is caused otherwise than in the reasonable exercise of those powers.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4725488 {\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid14368896 PART V }{
\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid14368896 -}{\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid14368896  MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16139785 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid14368896 
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid14368896 24.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid14368896  }{\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid14368896 Give }{
\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid14368896 notice under this Act}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid14368896  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid14368896 -}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid14368896  Any notice or direction which may be given to any occupier of land or other person by an inspector in the performance of his duties under}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid14368896  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid14368896 
this Act may be given by delivering the notice or direction to the occupier or other person or by leaving it or posting it addressed to him at his usual or last known place of abode or business in the Cook Islands, or if he is unknown or cannot be found i
n the Cook Islands and the notice or direction relates to land, by affixing a copy of the notice or direction in some conspicuous place on the land to which the notice relates.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid14368896 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16139785 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 25.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Dispatch of plants to the Cook Islands}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  (1) No person shall be deemed to have introduced into the Cook Islands plant material received by him from beyond the Cook}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Islands without his consent given before dispatch of the material to the Cook Islands.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (2) Notwithstanding that any person receives plant material from beyond the Cook Islands without his consent given before dispatch of the material, he shall, on receipt of the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
plant material, immediately notify an inspector and carry out to the satisfaction of the inspector such directions as the inspector may give as to the destruction, disposal, or treatment of the plant material.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 26.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Existence of disease}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Director may at any time issue an instruction in writing }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4725488 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4725488\charrsid7209773 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Statin}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 g}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  that any disease or pest is or is not known or believed to exist i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14368896 n any place, country, or region:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4725488 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4725488 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4725488\charrsid7209773 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
Determining the classification, name, or identity of any p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14368896 lant material, disease, or pest:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4725488\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4725488 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4725488\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4725488 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4725488\charrsid14368896 (c) }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid14368896 
Designating any organism, other than a vertebrate animal, recognised to be beneficial to plants generally or to any kind of plants, or to any living process carried}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 on by plants, as a beneficial organism.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (2) Every instruction given under this se}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14368896 ction shall, for the purposes of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  this Act, be conclusive until revoked or amended in writing by the Director.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 27.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Erroneous and kn
owingly false declarations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 Every person who makes an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11160672 y false declaration or gives an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
y false certificate under this Act knowing the declaration or certificate to be false commits an offence against this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 28.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Offences}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  Every person commits an offence 
against this Act who directly or indirectly b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 y himself, his servant or agent}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14956507 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
(a) Possesses, keeps, retains, sells, offers or exposes for sale, carries, conveys, gives, or distributes in any 
manner, any plant material, soil, package, fungus, bacterium, virus, insect, mite or other invertebrate animal, or other thing whatsoever, which}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 to his k}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 nowledg}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 e has}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773  been introduced into the Cook I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13896678 slands contrary to this Act:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14956507 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14956507\charrsid7209773 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
Possesses, keeps, retains, se}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14956507\charrsid7209773 lls, offers or exposes for sale,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 carries, conveys, gives, or distributes in any manner, any plant material or beneficial organism which to his knowledge is suffering from a serious disease or pest, or from a disease or pest which an inspector has by notice in }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13896678 writing directed him to control;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14956507 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14956507 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14956507\charrsid7209773 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
Possesses, keeps, retains, sells, offers or exposes for sale, carries, conveys, gives, or distributes in any manner, any soil, package, or other thing whatsoever, which to his knowle
dge is infected by a serious disease or pest, or is infected by a disease or pest which an inspector has by notice in writin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 g}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  directed him to control;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14956507 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14956507\charrsid7209773 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
Does any other act in breach of this Act; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14956507 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14956507\charrsid7209773 (e) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 F}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 ils to observe and perform any duty or obligation imposed on him by this Act.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par 2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 9.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Fines}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 Every person who commits an offence against this Act is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $500}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7209773 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 30.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
Money to be paid into Public Account}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
 All money other than fines, recovered or received under this Act shall be paid into the Cook Islands Government Account by remitting it to the Director.
\par }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16139785 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 31.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Regulations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  (1) Without limiting the power to make regulations conferred by sections 10, 14 and 16 of this Act, the High Commissioner may from time to time, by Order in}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Executive Council, make regulations for all or any of the following purposes:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13896678 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2048889 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
(a) Prescribing the matters for which fees shall be payable under this Act, fixing the amount of those fees, and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
the mode}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773  of their payment and recovery;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2048889 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2048889 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (b) Providing for the appointment of advisor}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 y committees, and for assessors;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx2592\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2048889 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx2592\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2048889 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14956507\charrsid7209773 (c) Providing for such matters as are necessary }{
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14956507\charrsid7209773 provisions of this Act and for its due administration.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11813122\charrsid7209773 (2) There m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 ay b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11813122\charrsid7209773 e paid}{
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11813122\charrsid7209773 s of any advisory committee or assessors appointed pu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 rsuant to }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11813122\charrsid7209773 
any regulations made under this Act such remuneration by way of fees, salary, and allowances, and travelling allowance and expenses as shall be determined by the Minister with the approval of the Minister responsible for finance.}{
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx3744\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12215051 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12215051\charrsid7209773 (3) Any regulations under this}{
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12215051\charrsid7209773 a permit }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 from the Minister,}{
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Service, or any inspector, for the introduction into the Cook Islands of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 ny plant mat}{
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 soil, fungus, bacterium, virus, or micro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 
organism, or any other thing, and that the Minister, the Director, the holder for the time being of the office, or the inspector, may i
n his discretion refuse any application for a permit or may grant the application wholly or partly and either unconditionally or on or subject to such conditions as he thinks fit.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (4) Any regulations under this Act may confer on the Minister, the Director
, or any inspector, power to issue, in such manner as may be prescribed, instructions, orders, requirements, permits, authorities, or notices for the purposes of this Act, whether by way of written instrument or by oral direction as the regulations shall 
provide.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (5) Regulations made under this section may prescribe for offences punishable by a fine not exceeding $500.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 (6) Any regulations under this Act may be so made us to apply generally throughout the Cook Islands or with}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13896678 
in any specified part or parts }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 thereof, or within the whole of the Cook Islands except such part or parts as may be specified in the regulations.
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 32.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 Repeal}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11367554\charrsid7209773 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773  The Cook Islands Plant Quaran}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13896678 tine Regulations 1955 (Serial N}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 o. 1955/69) are hereby repealed.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16139785\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8412822 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7209773 -------------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13896678 ---}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412822\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11431925 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412822\charrsid7209773 
\par }\pard \qc \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8412822 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11944471\charrsid7209773 This Act is administered in the Department of Agriculture.
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