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}{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 pesticides \par 12 Customs not to release pesticides \par 13 Revocation and suspension of permits \par 14 Search and seizure \par 15 Offences and penalties \par 16 Regulations}{\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }{\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 _______________________ \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\b\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 To regulate the importation and sale of pesticides}{\b\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\b\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 1 Short title}{\b\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 This is the Pesticides Act 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\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (b) The Director of Health; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (c) One person appointed by and to hold office at the pleasure of}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 Cabinet, who shall be a person who in the opinion of Cabinet,}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 represents the interests of pesticide importers and sellers; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (d) One person appointed by and to hold office at the pleasure of}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 Cabinet, who shall be a person who in the opinion of Cabinet,}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 represents the interests of pesticide users. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (3) The Committee shall meet when required by the Minister or the}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 Chairman but in any event not less than 4 times in every year. \par }{\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (4) Subject to this Act the Committee may regulate its own procedure as it}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 thinks fit, including the appointment of technical advisers and temporary members.}{ \f0\insrsid2258746 \par \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (5) The Chairman at any meeting of the Committee shall have a casting}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 vote as well as a deliberative vote. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 5 Functions and powers of the Committee}{\b\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 The Committee shall have all the functions and powers necessary for the}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 administration of this Act, including the function and power to \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (a) Assess and evaluate every application made under this Act for the}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 importation or sale of a pesticide; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (b) Determine in its discretion the conditions relating to the importation}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 or sale of any pesticide;}{\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (c) Suspend or revoke subject to this Act, any permit issued under this}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (d) Promote the efficient, prudent and safe use of pesticides by the}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 public generally; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (e) Advise Cabinet and the Minister on pesticide-related matters.}{\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 6 Exemptions}{\b\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, Cabinet may, on the}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 recommendation of the Committee, exempt any pesticide from one or more of the}{ \f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 provisions of this Act and may in like manner revoke any such exemption. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 7 Importation of pesticides}{\b\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 No person shall import into Niue any pesticide, except under the terms}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 and conditions of a permit issued under section 8.}{\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }{\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 8 Application for permit to import pesticide \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (1) Every application to import a pesticide shall be lodged with the Director}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 in writing.}{\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }{\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (2) Every application made under this section shall state full particulars of}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 \endash }{\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }{\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (a) The name and address of the applicant and the name and address}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 of the manu facturer or distributor of the pesticide; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (b) The brand name and percentage by weight or volume of every active}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 ingredient contained in the pesticide;}{\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (c) The nature and formulation of the pesticide;}{\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (d) The labelling which it is proposed to use on the pesticide container;}{\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (e) The purpose for which the pesticide is normally used;}{\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (f) The storage facilities available to the applicant for the keeping of}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 the pesticide.}{\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (3) On receipt of an application for importation of a pesticide, the Director}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 shall refer the application to the Committee who shall \endash }{ \f0\insrsid4859081 \par }{\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (a) Approve the application either wholly or in part, and either with}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 or without such conditions as the Committee thinks fit; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (b) Defer the application until further relevant information required}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 by the Committee is provided; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (c) Decline the application.}{\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (4) Without limiting the generality of the conditions which the Committee}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 may impose under subsection (3)(a) the Committee may, when approving an}{ \f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 application for the importation of a pesticide impose conditions relating to \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (a) The quantity of any pesticide which may be imported pursuant to}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 the permit; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (b) The period of time for which the permit shall remain valid, being}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 in any event not longer than 2 years; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (c) The methods to be used when handling the pesticide; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (d) The premises where the pesticide is to be stored, including the type}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 and condition of those premises, the extent and type of security}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 measures which will be taken, and whether any other type of goods}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 will be stored in or about those same premises. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (5) Every permit issued under this section shall be in writing under the}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 hand of the Director, and shall be in such form as the Committee may approve. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 9 Sale and distribution of pesticides}{\b\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 No person shall sell or distribute in Niue, any pesticide to any other person,}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 except under the terms and conditions of a permit issued under section 10. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 10 Application for permit to sell or distribute pesticide}{\b\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (1) Every application to sell or distribute a pesticide shall be lodged with}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 the Director in writing.}{\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }{\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (2) Every application made under this section shall state full particulars of}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 \endash }{\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }{\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (a) The name and address of the applicant;}{\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (b) The brand name of the pesticide which the applicant proposes to}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 sell; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (c) Whether or not the applicant is the importer of the pesticide, and if}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 not, the person from whom the pesticide is to be obtained; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (d) The premises where the pesticide will be stored, including the type}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 and condition of those premises, the extent and type of security}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 measures which will be taken, and the storage of the pesticide in}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 relation to the proximity of other types of goods; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (e) The label to be affixed to any container containing the pesticide; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (f) The purpose for which the pesticide is normally used. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (3) On receipt of an application to sell or distribute a pesticide, the Director}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 shall refer the application to the Committee, who shall \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (a) Approve the application either wholly or in part, and either with}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 or without such conditions as the Committee thinks fit; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (b) Defer the application until further relevant information required}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 by the Committee is provided; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (c) Decline the application. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (4) Without limiting the generality of the conditions which the Committee}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 may impose under subsection (3)(a), the Committee may, when approving an}{ \f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 application to sell or distribute a pesticide impose conditions relating to \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (a) The period of time for which the permit shall remain valid, being}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 in any event not longer than 2 years; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (b) The methods to be used when handling the pesticide; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (c) The premises where the pesticide is to be stored, including the type}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 and condition of those premises, the extent and type of security}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 measures which are to be taken and the storage of the pesticide in}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 relation to the proximity of other types of goods; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (d) The label which is to be affixed on any container containing the}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 pesticide. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (5) Every permit issued under this section shall be in writing under the}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 hand of the Director, and shall be in such form as the Committee may approve. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 11 Register of importers and sellers of pesticides}{\b\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (1) The Director shall keep and maintain a register of all persons who have}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 been issued with a permit to import or a permit to sell. \par }{\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (2) The register required to be kept and maintained under subsection (1)}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 shall include \endash }{\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }{\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (a) The name and address of the permit-holder;}{\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (b) The date on which the permit was issued by the Committee and}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 the date of its expiry;}{\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (c) The brand name of the pesticide approved under the permit; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (d) The purpose for which the pesticide is ordinarily used; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (e) Any conditions which the Committee may have imposed in respect}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 of the permit; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (f) Such further particulars as the Committee may require to be kept. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\b\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 12 Customs not to release pesticides}{\b\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 The Revenue Manager shall not release any pesticide to any person}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 importing a pesticide unless the Revenue Manager is first satisfied that the importer}{ \f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 of the pesticide is the holder of a current permit to import in respect of that pesticide. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 13 Revocation and suspension of permits}{\b\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 Notwithstanding the period of time for which any permit may have been}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 issued under section 8 or section 10, the Committee may, after giving the holder}{ \f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 of the permit a reasonable opportunity to be heard in relation to the matter \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (a) Revoke any permit where the holder of the permit has been}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 convicted of any offence under this Act; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (b) Suspend any permit where a prosecution is pending in the Court}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 against the holder of the permit and the Committee is satisfied that}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 having regard to all the circumstances, the continued importation}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 or selling (as the case may be) of any pesticide under that permit}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 constitutes a danger to the health or safety of any person; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (c) Suspend or revoke any permit when facts not known to the}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 Committee at the time the permit was issued subsequently come to}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 the attention of the Committee, and the Committee is satisfied on}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 the basis of such facts that the continued importation or sale (as the}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 case may be) of that pesticide would give rise during normal use to}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 an unacceptable hazard to any person, any animal, or to the}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 environment. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\b\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 14 Search and seizure}{\b\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 Where the Director has reasonable cause to suspect that an offence has been}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 or is about to be committed against this Act or any regulations made under this}{ \f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 Act, the Director or any person acting under the authority of the Director may,}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 during usual business hours and in the p resence of a constable, without warrant}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 enter any premises and search them, and may \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (a) Seize or take samples of and remove any substance which the}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 Director has reasonable cause to suspect is a pesticide; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (b) Seize or take samples of and remove any document, container, or}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 other thing whatsoever which the Director has reasonable cause to}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 believe may be required as evidence for the purpose of proceedings}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 in respect of any such offence. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\b\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 15 Offences and penalties}{\b\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (1) Every person who \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (a) Imports a pesticide without first obtaining a permit under section}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 8, or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (b) Being the holder of a permit to import, imports a pesticide in}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 contravention of any condition attaching to such permit; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (c) Sells or distributes any pesticide without first obtaining a permit}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 under section 10; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (d) Being the holder of a permit to sell, sells or distributes any pesticide}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 in contravention of any condition attaching to such permit;}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding 2}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 penalty units for a first offence, and not exceeding 10 penalty units for a second or}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 subsequent offence. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (2) Where any person is convicted of any offence under subsection (1), the}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 Court may, in addition to the penalty prescribed under subsection (1), order that}{ \f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 any pesticide in respect of which the offence has been committed shall be forfeited}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 to the Crown, or disposed of in such other manner as the Court, after hearing}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 submissions in relation to the matter, may direct. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 16 Regulations}{\b\f0\insrsid4859081 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid2258746\charrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (1) Cabinet may make regulations for the purpose of carrying out this Act. \par }{\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), Cabinet may make}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 regulations prescribing \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (a) The form to be used for any application under section 8 or section}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 10 and the form of any permit which may be issued under those}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 sections; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (b) The fees to be paid in respect of any application under section 8 or}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 section 10 and for the issue of any permit under those sections; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (c) The terms and conditions subject to which any permit under section}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 8 or section 10 may be issued;}{\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (d) Minimum standards to be observed by the holder of a permit to}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 import or a permit to sell in relation to the storage or handling of}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 any pesticide; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (e) Minimum standards to be observed by any user of any pesticide,}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 whethe r or not such users hold a permit to import or a permit to}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 sell under this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid2258746 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2258746 {\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 (f) Offences for the non-observance or breach of any such regulations,}{\f0\insrsid2258746 }{\f0\insrsid4859081\charrsid2258746 and penalties not exceeding a fine of 2 penalty units.}{\f0\insrsid11087364\charrsid2258746 \par }}