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ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION ACT 1999 - SECT 303FC

Export or import for the purposes of research

  (1)   The export of a specimen is an export for the purposes of research in accordance with this section if:

  (a)   the specimen will be used for the purpose of scientific research; and

  (b)   the objects of the research are covered by any or all of the following subparagraphs:

  (i)   the acquisition of a better understanding, and/or increased knowledge, of a taxon to which the specimen belongs;

  (ii)   the conservation of biodiversity;

  (iii)   the maintenance and/or improvement of human health; and

  (c)   the export is not primarily for commercial purposes; and

  (d)   such other conditions (if any) as are specified in the regulations have been, or are likely to be, satisfied.

  (2)   The import of a specimen is an import for the purposes of research in accordance with this section if:

  (a)   the specimen will be used for the purpose of scientific research; and

  (b)   the objects of the research are covered by any or all of the following subparagraphs:

  (i)   the acquisition of a better understanding, and/or increased knowledge, of a taxon to which the specimen belongs;

  (ii)   the conservation of biodiversity;

  (iii)   the maintenance and/or improvement of human health; and

  (c)   the import is not primarily for commercial purposes; and

  (d)   such other conditions (if any) as are specified in the regulations have been, or are likely to be, satisfied.


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