Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018N00131:body:0:p24
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018N00131
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 62205–64854

eradicate any rodents in or on the premises.
(2)  An EHO may direct, orally or in writing, an owner or occupier of premises to take whatever action, in the opinion of the EHO, is necessary or desirable to prevent or deter the presence of rodents in or on the premises.
    (3)  An owner or occupier shall within the time specified comply with any direction given by an EHO under this Section.

Food and wastes to be kept in rodent proof receptacles
6.3.3 A person shall not place or cause to be placed in or on any premises, and an owner or occupier of premises shall not permit to remain in or on the premises;
       (a) any stored food, refuse or other waste matter which might attract rodents to the premises or which might afford harbourage for rodents; or
       (b) any stored food intended for birds or other animals, unless it is contained in a rodent proof receptacle or a compartment which is kept effectively protected against access by rodents.

Restrictions on the keeping of rodents
6.3.4 A person or body which keeps rodents shall;
(a) at all times ensure that all live rodents are kept in the effective control of a person or in locked cages; and
(b) if a rodent escapes, forthwith comply with the requirements of Section 6.3.2 and ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to destroy or recapture the rodent.

Food premises etc. to be cleaned after Use
6.3.5 An owner or occupier of a food premises, theatre or place of entertainment, whether indoor or outdoor, shall cause the premises to be cleaned immediately after the last occasion on which the premises has been used on that day or, if the use extends after midnight, then immediately after that use.

Division 4 - Cockroaches
Interpretation
6.4.1 In this Division, unless the context otherwise requires;
cockroach means any of the various orthopterous insects commonly known as cockroaches.

Measures to be taken to eradicate cockroaches
6.4.2
    (1)  An owner or occupier of premises shall take effective measures to eradicate any cockroaches in or on the premises.
(2)  An EHO may direct, orally or in writing, an owner or occupier of premises to take whatever action that, in the opinion of the EHO, is necessary or desirable to prevent or deter the presence of cockroaches in or on the premises.
    (3)  An owner or occupier shall within the time specified comply with any direction given by an EHO under this Section.

Division 5 - Argentine Ants
Interpretation
6.5.1 In this Division, unless the context otherwise requires;
Argentine Ant means an ant belonging to the species Irdomyrmex humilis.

Measures to be taken to keep premises free from Argentine Ants
6.5.2