Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01405:clause:1_142
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01405
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 142
Character Range: 42711–44155

142  After subsection 87(1B)
Insert:

 (1BA) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), regulations may be made under that subsection for the purpose of preventing the spread of disease or pests to, or from, quarantine stations in Christmas Island or for the purpose of preventing, eradicating or controlling diseases or pests in Christmas Island, including regulations:
 (a) conferring functions and powers, and imposing duties, on quarantine officers, including:
 (i) powers to enter, search and examine premises; and
 (ii) powers to question persons; and
 (iii) powers to examine animals and plants; and
 (b) prohibiting the entry of animals into areas adjoining quarantine stations in Christmas Island; and
 (c) requiring the registration of live‑stock and other domestic animals in Christmas Island; and
 (d) prohibiting the abandonment of animals in Christmas Island; and
 (e) requiring the notification of diseases or pests in animals and plants in Christmas Island; and
 (f) regulating the disposal of dead animals in Christmas Island; and
 (g) providing for the eradication of vermin in Christmas Island; and
 (h) prohibiting the growing of particular plants in Christmas Island or in parts of Christmas Island; and
 (i) providing for the destruction of animals or plants in Christmas Island; and
 (j) providing for the payment of compensation to the owners of any animals or plants destroyed in pursuance of the regulations.