(1) This section applies to stock to which section 15 (When stock must be tagged with approved NLIS device) applies.
(2) If the stock is sent to a stock and station agent, the agent must—
(a) by the close of business on the next working day after receiving the stock, make a record of—
(i) the identification particulars for the stock; and
(ii) the address where the stock is held before being sent to a holding, abattoir or saleyard as required under subsection (3); and
(b) keep any record made under paragraph (a) for at least 2 years after the date when it was made; and
(c) if asked to do so by an authorised person, produce the record for inspection.
Note If a form is approved under the Act, s 89 for this provision, the form must be used.
(3) If stock is sent to a stock and station agent, the agent must, no later than 7 days after receiving the stock—
(a) send the stock to a holding, abattoir or saleyard; and
(b) give the authorised administrator the identification particulars for the stock.
Note If a form is approved under the Act, s 89 for this provision, the form must be used.
(4) For this section, stock "sent" to a stock or station agent includes stock sent or taken to, or kept at, a place with the agent's approval.
(5) A person commits an offence if the person fails to comply with a requirement that applies to the person under this section.
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
(6) An offence against subsection (5) is a strict liability offence.