Biodiversity Conservation Amendment Regulations 2022

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Amends regulations related to sandalwood movement and tracking, specifying penalties for non-compliance.

Details

Act References

Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016

Amounts

$5,000 - fine

$25,000 - fine

$5,000 - fine

Notice Date

25 March 2022

Effective Date

26 March 2022

Notice Text

These regulations amend the Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2018. Amendments include changes to regulations 67, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138 and Schedule 3, relating to sandalwood movement and tracking. Penalties for non-compliance are specified.

WA Government Gazette No. 43/2022 · 25 March 2022 · Page 3

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