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Regulations relating to Import and Export of Aquatic Organisms and Aquaculture Products: Aquaculture Act 18 of 2002

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Regulations relating to Import and Export of Aquatic Organisms and Aquaculture Products - Aquaculture Act 18 of 2002.pdf Import/Export Act

Measures in the Legal Document

1. Requirements for Export of Aquatic Organisms or Aquaculture Products
Type Class Valid From Valid To
Registration Requirement Goods 09/04/2010
2. Requirements for Importation of Aquatic Organisms or aquaculture products
Type Class Valid From Valid To
Permit Requirement Goods 09/04/2010
3. Risk Assessment
Type Class Valid From Valid To
Inspection Requirement Goods 09/04/2010
4. Conditions relating to import of certain aquatic organisms
Type Class Valid From Valid To
General Goods 09/04/2010
5. Import and export at approved ports
Type Class Valid From Valid To
General Goods 09/04/2010
6. Decision on application for registration as exporter
Type Class Valid From Valid To
Registration Requirement Goods 09/04/2010
7. Decision on application for import permit
Type Class Valid From Valid To
General Goods 09/04/2010

The Minister must consider an import permit application based on a risk assessment and can either approve it, approve it with conditions like quarantine or health testing, or refuse it.

8. Decision on application for export permit
Type Class Valid From Valid To
General Goods 09/04/2010

The Minister may require proof of compliance with health certificate requirements or other requirements before issuing an export permit or special clearance for aquatic organisms and may approve, conditionally approve, or refuse the application based on that compliance.

9. Additional requirements
Type Class Valid From Valid To
General Goods 09/04/2010

Exporters must follow the laws of importing and transit countries, obtain necessary authorizations, and can request the Minister to conduct health tests and issue a health certificate for aquatic exports.