Animal Identification Act 1993

2 Interpretation

• In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

  authorised person has the meaning given to that term by section 2(1) of the Biosecurity Act 1993

  Director-General means the chief executive of the department of State that, with the authority of the Prime Minister, is for the time being responsible for the administration of this Act

  inspector has the meaning given to that term by section 2(1) of the Biosecurity Act 1993

  occupier,—

  • (a) in relation to any place physically occupied by any person, means that person; and

  • (b) in relation to any other place, means the owner of the place; and

  • (c) in relation to any place, includes any agent, employee, or other person, acting or apparently acting in the general management or control of the place

  registered identification means any form of identification,—

  • (a) used; or

  • (b) intended to be used,—

  pursuant to an identification system for the time being registered under section 3.