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This legislation has been repealed.

[This Regulation commenced on 01 January 1984 and was repealed by the PLANNING (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) ACT 1999, NO. 56 which commenced on the 10 December 1997.]

PET MEAT REGULATIONS

Serial No

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

PET MEAT REGULATIONS

As in force at 1 January 1984

Table of provisions


NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

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As in force at 1 January 1984

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PET MEAT REGULATIONS

Regulations under the Pet Meat Act

Part I Preliminary

  1. Citation

These Regulations may be cited as the Pet Meat Regulations.

Part II Administration

  1. Certificate of confiscation, &c.

Where an Inspector exercises a power in pursuance of section 11(d) of the Act, he shall issue a certificate in accordance with Form 1 to the person from whom he takes possession or control of the carcass, flesh or other product derived from an animal.

Part III Licence to slaughter

  1. Application for licence to slaughter

For the purposes of section 14 of the Act:

(a) the prescribed form of an application for a licence to slaughter is Form 2; and

(b) the prescribed fee is $100.

  1. Type of dye

For the purposes of section 17(e) of the Act, the flesh from an animal slaughtered by the holder of a licence to slaughter shall be identified:

(a) by dusting with charcoal;

(b) by staining with a solution of the dye Tartra-zine, being a solution of one part of the dye to 20 parts of water; or

(c) by staining with a solution of the dye Brilliant Blue FCF, being a solution of one part of the dry active dye to 500 parts of water.

  1. Record of operations and returns

(1) For the purposes of section 17(m) of the Act:

(a) the prescribed record of operations shall consist of a book in which details of the species, sex, brand (if any) and weight of animals slaughtered during a day, and the name of the processor to whom the meat is sent, shall be entered daily; and

(b) the prescribed return is Form 3.

(2) The prescribed return under subregulation (1)(b) shall be furnished to the Chief Inspector on or before the fifth day in the month after the month to which the form relates.

  1. Implied slaughtering conditions

Subject to a contrary intention in the licence, the conditions set out in Schedule 2 form part of a licence to slaughter.

Part IV Licence to process

  1. Application for licence to process

For the purposes of section 18 of the Act:

(a) the prescribed form of an application for a licence to process is Form 4; and

(b) the prescribed fee is $100.

  1. Standards for licensed processing places

The prescribed standards for a licensed processing place are those standards set out in Schedule 3.

  1. Records

(1) For the purposes of section 22(f) of the Act:

(a) the prescribed records shall be in accordance with Form 5; and

(b) the prescribed return is Form 6.

(2) The prescribed return under subregulation 1(b) shall be furnished to the Chief Inspector on or before the fifth day in the month after the month to which the form relates.

  1. Implied processing conditions

Subject to a contrary intention in the licence, the conditions set out in Schedule 4 form part of a licence to process.

Part V Licence to store

  1. Application for licence to store

For the purposes of section 24 of the Act:

(a) the prescribed form of an application for a licence to store is Form 7; and

(b) the prescribed fee is $100.

  1. Standards for licensed storing facilities

The prescribed standards for a licensed storing facility, other than a facility which is registered under the Export (Meat) Regulations of the Commonwealth, are those standards set out in Schedule 5.

  1. Records

(1) For the purposes of section 28(f) of the Act:

(a) the prescribed records shall be in accordance with Form 8; and

(b) the prescribed return is Form 9.

(2) The prescribed return under subregulation (1)(b) shall be furnished to the Chief Inspector on or before the fifth day in the month after the month to which the form relates.

  1. Implied storing conditions

Subject to a contrary intention in the licence, the conditions set out in Schedule 6 form part of a licence to store.

14A Regulatory offences

An offence of contravening or failing to comply with regulation 5(2), 9(2) or 13(2) is a regulatory offence.

Part VI Licences

  1. Form of licences

For the purposes of section 31(1)(a) of the Act, the prescribed form for a licence to:

(a) slaughter is Form 10;

(b) process is Form 11; and

(c) store is Form 12.

  1. Application for variation of licence

For the purposes of section 33(1) of the Act:

(a) the prescribed form is Form 13; and

(b) the prescribed fee is $20.

  1. Application for renewal of licence

For the purposes of section 34 of the Act:

(a) the prescribed form is Form 14; and

(b) the prescribed fee is $50.

  1. Application for transfer of licence

For the purposes of section 38(1) of the Act:

(a) the prescribed form is Form 15; and

(b) the prescribed fee is $20.

Part VII Offences

  1. Conditions before transporting meat

For the purposes of section 47 of the Act:

(a) the prescribed form of certificate, where the pet meat is to be transported exclusively within the Territory, is Form 16;

(b) the prescribed form, where the pet meat is to be transported to a destination outside the Territory, is Form 17; and

(c) the prescribed conditions are that the containers used to transport the meat:

(i) have internal surfaces made of smooth material which is easily cleaned;

(ii) are resistant to corrosion;

(iii) are water-proof and dustproof; and

(iv) are fitted with sealable lids or doors.

  1. Notice for institution of proceedings

For the purposes of section 53(2) of the Act, the prescribed form of notice is Form 18.

  1. Commercial quantity of meat

For the purposes of sections 47 and 56 of the Act, 50 kilograms of meat shall be deemed to be a commercial quantity.


Schedule 1

FORM 1

regulation 2

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

Pet Meat Act

section 11(d)

CERTIFICATE OF CONFISCATION, CONDEMNATION, DESTRUCTION OR DISPOSITION

To ....................................................................................................................,
of ........................................................................................................................

(owner of pet meat)

............................................................................................................................

(address)

I, ....................................................... an Inspector of Pet Meat, in pursuance of section 11(d) of the Pet Meat Act, have confiscated/condemned/destroyed/ disposed of* the following pet meat:

(a) Description

(b) Amount of pet meat

(c) Place of * confiscation

* condemnation

* destruction

* disposition

Dated this day of , 19 .

...........................

Inspector

* Delete if inapplicable.

FORM 2

regulation 3(a)

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

Pet Meat Act

section 14(a)

APPLICATION FOR LICENCE TO SLAUGHTER

To the Chief Inspector
1. I, ..............................................................................................................

(full name)

of .......................................................................................................................,

(postal address)

hereby apply for a licence to slaughter in respect of:

(a) the area of land ................................................................... ...........................................................................................; and

(b) ...................................................................................................

(species of animal)

2. The area of land and the animals are owned by .............................. ............................................................................................................................ and the consent of the owner is evidenced by ................................................... ............................................................................................................................

3. I am a licensed shooter under the Firearms Act and attached is a copy of my licence No. ...............................................................................................

Dated this day of , 19 .

...................................

(signature of applicant)

FORM 3

regulation 5(1)(b)

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

Pet Meat Act

section 17(m)

MONTHLY RECORD OF ANIMALS SLAUGHTERED

1. Name of holder of licence ........................................................................

2. Licence number .......................................................................................

3. Calendar month to which this return relates ............................................

  1. I certify that the Table set out below is a complete record of all animals slaughtered during the above calendar month.

Dated this day of , 19 .

.......................................

(signature of licensee)

TABLE

No.
Animal Species
Sex
Brand
Weight
Name of processor











































FORM 4

regulation 7(a)

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

Pet Meat Act

APPLICATION FOR LICENCE TO PROCESS

section 18(a)

To the Chief Inspector
1. I, ..............................................................................................................

(full name)

of ........................................................................................................................

(postal address)

..........................................................................................................................., hereby apply for a licence to process.

2. The proposed processing place is to be fixed/mobile* and is to be located at ............................................................................................................

3. I attach:

(a) plans and specifications of the proposed licensed processing place; and

(b) proof that the use of the land as a licensed processing place does not contravene the Planning Act, the Public Health Act or, in the case of leasehold land, the covenants of the lease.

4. The land upon which it is proposed to locate the licensed processing place is owned by me/by ...............................................* whose consent to the use of the land as such is evidenced by ............................................................

5. Details of other licences held by me under the Pet Meat Act are ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Dated this day of , 19 .

...........................................

(signature of applicant)

* Delete if inapplicable.

FORM 5

regulation 9(1)(a)

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

Pet Meat Act

DAILY RECORD OF PET MEAT PROCESSED

section 22(f)

The Table set out below is a complete record of pet meat processed on ............................................, 19..., at ............................................................... in respect of which my licence to process, licence number .............., is issued.

Dated this day of , 19 .

.................................................

(signature of licensee)

Table of Pet Meat Received, On

Hand and Dispatched

1.
On hand
at beginning of
day's processing
Weight
Description
2.
Received
during day
Weight
Description
Origin
3.
Dispatched
during day
Weight
Description
Destination
4.
On hand at
end of day's
processing
Weight
Description

FORM 6

regulation 9(1)(b)

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

Pet Meat Act

MONTHLY RECORD OF PET MEAT PROCESSED

section 22(f)

The Table set out below is a complete record of all pet meat processed at ............................................ during the calendar month of ................, 19.., in respect of which my licence to process, licence number ............., is issued.

Dated this day of , 19 .

.......................

(signature of licensee)

Table of Pet Meat Received, On

Hand and Dispatched

1.
Received
during month
Weight
Description
Origin
2.
Dispatched
during month
Weight
Description
Destination
3.
On hand
at the end
of the month
Weight
Description

FORM 7

regulation 11(a)

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

Pet Meat Act

section 24(a)

APPLICATION FOR LICENCE TO STORE

To the Chief Inspector
1. I, ..............................................................................................................

(full name)

of ........................................................................................................................

(postal address)

..........................................................................................................................., hereby apply for a licence to store.

2. The proposed storing facility is to be located at ..........................................................

3. I attach:

(a) plans and specifications of the proposed licensed storing facility; and

(b) proof that the use of the land as a licensed storing facility does not contravene the Planning Act, the Public Health Act or, in the case of leasehold land, the covenants of the lease.

4. The land upon which it is proposed to locate the licensed storing facility is owned by me/by ......................................................* whose consent to the use of the land as such is evidenced by ...........................................................

5. Details of other licences held by me under the Pet Meat Act are ............................................................................................................................

Dated this day of , 19 .

................................................................

(signature of applicant)

* Delete if inapplicable.

FORM 8

regulation 13(1)(a)

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

Pet Meat Act

DAILY RECORD OF PET MEAT STORED

section 28(f)

The Table set out below is a complete record of pet meat stored on ........................................., 19..., at .................................................. in respect of which my licence to store, licence number ................, is issued.

Dated this day of , 19 .

.............................................

(signature of licensee)

Table of Pet Meat Received, On

Hand and Dispatched

1.
On hand
at beginning of
day
Weight
Description
2.
Received
during day
Weight
Description
Origin
3.
Dispatched
during day
Weight
Description
Destination
4.
On hand at
end of day
Weight
Description

FORM 9

regulation 13(1)(b)

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

Pet Meat Act

MONTHLY RECORD OF PET MEAT STORED

section 28(f)

The Table set out below is a complete record of all pet meat stored at .................................................. during the calendar month of ................, 19..., in respect of which my licence to store, licence number .................., is issued.

Dated this day of , 19 .

............................................

(signature of licensee)

Table of Pet Meat Received, On

Hand and Dispatched

1.
Received
during month
Weight
Description
Origin
3.
Dispatched
during month
Weight
Description
Destination
4.
On hand at
end of the month
Weight
Description

FORM 10

regulation 15(a)

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

Pet Meat Act

section 31(1)(a)

LICENCE TO SLAUGHTER

I, ..........................................................................................., the Chief Inspector of Pet Meat, in pursuance of section 15 of the Pet Meat Act, grant .......................................................... of ............................................................. a licence to slaughter, licence number ..............., subject to the conditions set out below.

Dated this day of , 19 .

............................................

Chief Inspector

CONDITIONS

1. The holder of this licence may slaughter .................................................

................................................................................................................. on ........................................................................................................

FORM 11

regulation 15(b)

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

Pet Meat Act

section 31(1)(a)

LICENCE TO PROCESS

I, ............................................................., the Chief Inspector of Pet Meat, in pursuance of section 20 of the Pet Meat Act, grant ........................................................................................................ of ........................................................................................ a licence to process, licence number .............., subject to the conditions set out below.

Dated this day of , 19 .

.......................................................

Chief Inspector

CONDITIONS

1. This licence relates to a processing place located at

....................................................................................................

FORM 12

regulation 15(c)

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

Pet Meat Act

section 31(1)(a)

LICENCE TO STORE

I, ................................................................................, the Chief Inspector of Pet Meat, in pursuance of section 26 of the Pet Meat Act, grant .......................................................................................................... of ....................................................................................... a licence to store, licence number .............., subject to the conditions set out below.

Dated this day of , 19 .

.........................................

Chief Inspector

CONDITIONS

1. This licence relates to a storing facility located at

....................................................................................................

FORM 13

regulation 16(a)

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

Pet Meat Act

section 33(1)(a)

APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF LICENCE

To the Chief Inspector
1. I, .............................................................................................................,

(full name)

the holder of licence to .........................................................................., licence number ................, hereby apply for a variation of my licence ...............
2. The variation which is sought is ..............................................................

.................................................................................................................

Dated this day of , 19 .

..............................................

(signature of applicant)

FORM 14

regulation 17(a)

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

Pet Meat Act

section 34(a)

APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF LICENCE

To the Chief Inspector
I, ........................................................................................................................,

(full name)

the holder of licence to .........................................................................., licence number .............................., hereby apply for renewal of my licence.

Dated this day of , 19 .

....................................................

(signature of applicant)

FORM 15

regulation 18(a)

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

Pet Meat Act

section 38(1)(a)

APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENCE

To the Chief Inspector
1. I, ..............................................................................................................

(full name)

of .......................................................................................................................,

(postal address)

hereby apply for your authorization in respect of the transfer of licence to ....................................., licence number ......... from ....................................... to me.

  1. Attached is an application form for a licence to slaughter/process/store* completed by me.

Dated this day of , 19 .

...................................................

(signature of applicant)

* Delete if inapplicable.

FORM 16

regulation 19(a)

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

Pet Meat Act

section 47(a)

CERTIFICATE OF TRANSPORT WITHIN NORTHERN TERRITORY

This is to certify that I, ........................................................................................

(name of consignor)

of .............................................................................................................., have

(address)

consigned the following pet meat to ...................................................................

(name of consignee)

of ........................................................................................................................

(address)

on ..........................................................., 19... by .............................................

(form of transport)

Description of consignment:..................................................................

........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

(including species, amount, brands or marks – words and figures for numbers)

I hereby declare these facts to be true and certify that the pet meat consigned has been prepared in accordance with the Pet Meat Act and Pet Meat Regulations.

.......................................................

(signature of consignor)

Witnessed by ............................................... of ..................................................

(full name) (address)

......................................................
signature of witness)

FORM 17

regulation 19(a)

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

Pet Meat Act

section 47(a)

CERTIFICATE OF TRANSPORT OF PET MEAT INTERSTATE

This is to certify that I, ........................................................................................

(name of consignor)

of .............................................................................................................., have

(address)

consigned the following pet meat to ...................................................................

(name of consignee)

of ........................................................................................................................

(address)

on ............................................................, 19... by .........................................

(form of transport)

Description of consignment: ...............................................................................

........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

(including species, amount, brands or marks – words and figures for numbers)

I hereby declare these facts to be true and certify that the pet meat consigned has been prepared in accordance with the Pet Meat Act and Pet Meat Regulations of the Territory and of the State of .................................................

..............................................................

(signature of consignor)

After due inquiry I have no reason to doubt that the pet meat consigned is in compliance with the Pet Meat Act and Regulations of the Northern Territory and of the State of ..............................................................................................

..................................................

Inspector

Date: ..../..../19...

FORM 18

regulation 20

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

Pet Meat Act

section 53(2)

NOTICE FOR INSTITUTION OF PROCEEDINGS

I, ......................................................................................., the Chief Inspector of Pet Meat, in pursuance of section 53 of the Pet Meat Act, consent to the institution of proceedings against .......................................................................

(full name in block letters)

of ........................................................................................................................

(address)

for contravening:

(a) section/s* ................... of the Pet Meat Act; and

(b) regulation/s* ............... of the Pet Meat Regulations.

Dated this day of , 19 .

............................................

Chief Inspector

* Delete if inapplicable.

Schedule 2

regulation 6

CONDITIONS WHICH FORM PART OF A LICENCE TO SLAUGHTER

The holder of a licence to slaughter:

(a) exercising, or purportedly exercising, his powers under this licence shall slaughter an animal in a humane manner;

(b) shall ensure that all utensils, receptacles and appliances -

(i) used during a day's operations are cleaned and disinfected within 60 minutes of the completion of the day's operations; and

(ii) are kept clean when not being used during a day's operations; and

(c) shall ensure that unprocessed pet meat in his possession or under his control is packed in clean impervious sealable containers.

Schedule 3

regulation 8

STANDARDS FOR LICENSED PROCESSING PLACES

  1. All buildings and appurtenances which form part of the processing facilities shall be soundly constructed and maintained in good repair.
  2. A room used for and in connection with the processing of pet meat:

(a) shall be enclosed;

(b) shall have internal surfaces constructed of impervious, easily cleaned material resistant to wear and corrosion; and

(c) shall have floors adequately drained by means of impervious drains to a save-all outside the building.

  1. The processing room shall have:

(a) an adequate supply of both hot and cold potable water; and

(b) provision for the cleaning of all appliances.

  1. A doorway opening to the outer air shall have a closely fitting self-closing door or an adequate fly repellant air current curtain.
  2. A processing room shall be provided with hand washing basins and soap, water and paper towels or other approved hand drying equipment shall be supplied at all times.
  3. A table, bench or appliance used in connection with the processing of pet meat shall have a surface of corrosion-resistant metal or other impervious material which is smooth, level and free from cracks.
  4. A cutting board shall have a polyethylene surface.
  5. Waste material shall be placed in containers made of plastic, metal or fibreglass which shall be emptied and cleaned at least once each day or as directed by an Inspector.

Schedule 4

regulation 10

CONDITIONS WHICH FORM PART OF A LICENCE TO PROCESS

The holder of a licence to process shall:

(a) ensure that no animal is within the licensed processing place;

(b) take all reasonable steps to control the incidence of insects or vermin within the licensed processing place;

(c) ensure that all utensils, receptacles and appliances:

(i) used during a day's operations are cleaned and disinfected within 60 minutes of the completion of the day's operations; and

(ii) are kept clean when not being used during a day's operations;

(d) ensure that when unprocessed pet meat is delivered to the licensed processing place it is transferred to a chilling or freezing chamber within 2 hours after its delivery;

(e) ensure that processed pet meat in his possession or under his control is wrapped or packed in clean material or packing;

(f) ensure that all pet meat is identified:

(i) by dusting with charcoal;

(ii) by staining with the dye Tartrazine, being a solution of one part of the dye to 20 parts of water; or

(iii) by staining with the dye Brilliant Blue FCF, being a solution of one part of the dry active dye to 500 parts of water,

on all surfaces where the meat is quartered or cut into portions or by dispersing it through ground or minced pet meat so that it is visible;

(g) ensure that where 10 kilograms or less of pet meat is packed into disposable containers, cartons or individual packs each disposable container, carton or individual pack is prominently and legibly marked in letters at least 8 millimetres high with the words "PET MEAT – NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION"; and

(h) ensure that where more than 10 kilograms of pet meat is packed into disposable containers, cartons or individual packs each disposable container, carton or individual pack:

(i) is prominently and legibly marked in letters at least 25 millimetres high with the words "PET MEAT – NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION"; and

(ii) bears a continuous band in distinct yellow colouring, not less than 50 millimetres wide, applied right around the disposable container, carton or individual pack.

Schedule 5

regulation 12

STANDARDS FOR LICENSED STORING FACILITIES

  1. A storage room:

(a) shall be soundly constructed and maintained in good repair to the satisfaction of an Inspector;

(b) shall be enclosed and all floors and other internal surfaces shall be constructed of impervious, easily cleaned material resistant to wear and corrosion; and

(c) shall have adequate chilling or freezing space to the satisfaction of an Inspector.

  1. A doorway opening to the outer air shall have a sealable door with a safety release catch on the inside.

Schedule 6

regulation 14

CONDITIONS WHICH FORM PART OF A LICENCE TO STORE

The holder of a licence to store shall:

(a) ensure that no animal is within the licensed storing facility;

(b) take all reasonable steps to control the incidence of insects or vermin within the licensed storing facility;

(c) ensure the licensed storing facility is kept clean;

(d) ensure that processed pet meat in his possession or under his control is wrapped or packed in clean material or packing;

(e) ensure that where 10 kilograms or less of pet meat is received or stored at the licensed storing facility it is packed into disposable containers, cartons or individual packs and each disposable container, carton or individual pack is prominently and legibly marked in letters at least 8 millimetres high with the words "PET MEAT – NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION";

(ea) ensure that where more than 10 kilograms of pet meat is received or stored at the licensed storing facility it is packed into disposable containers, cartons or individual packs and each disposable container, carton or individual pack:

(i) is prominently and legibly marked in letters at least 25 millimetres high with the words "PET MEAT – NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION"; and

(ii) bears a continuous band in distinct yellow colouring, not less than 50 millimetres wide, applied right around the disposable container, carton or individual pack; and

(g) ensure that pet meat is kept separate, to the satisfaction of an Inspector, from other food substances.


ENDNOTES


1 KEY

Key to abbreviations


amd = amended od = order
app = appendix om = omitted
bl = by-law pt = Part
ch = Chapter r = regulation/rule
cl = clause rem = remainder
div = Division renum = renumbered
exp = expires/expired rep = repealed
f = forms s = section
Gaz = Gazette sch = Schedule
hdg = heading sdiv = Subdivision
ins = inserted SL = Subordinate Legislation
lt = long title sub = substituted

nc = not commenced

2 LIST OF LEGISLATION

Pet Meat Regulations (SL No. 70, 1982)
Notified
23 December 1982
Commenced
15 April 1983
Amendments of the Pet Meat Regulations (SL No. 28, 1983)
Notified
26 August 1983
Commenced
26 August 1983
Criminal Law (Regulatory Offences) Act 1983 (Act No. 68, 1983)
Assent date
28 November 1983
Commenced
1 January 1984 (s 2, s 2 Criminal Code Act 1983 (Act No. 47, 1983), Gaz G46, 18 November 1983, p 11 and Gaz G8, 26 February 1986, p 5)

3 LIST OF AMENDMENTS

r 14A ins Act No. 68, 1983, s 68

sch 4 amd No. 28, 1983, r 1

sch 6 amd No. 28, 1983, r 2


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