Resource management (exemption) regulations 1996
The regulations enable a biological insecticide containing Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki to be discharged as part of a spraying programme under Part 6 or Part 7 of the Biosecurity Act 1993.
Lead agency
MfE
Full text
Resource Management (Exemption) Regulations 1996 [New Zealand Legislation website]
In force from
29 August 1996
The Resource Management (Exemption) Regulations 1996 enable a biological insecticide containing Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki to be discharged as part of a spraying programme under Part 6 or Part 7 of the Biosecurity Act 1993.
This is in spite of prohibitions contained in section 15 of the Resource Management Act 1991 [New Zealand Legislation website] on discharging contaminants into the environment.
When the insecticide is discharged from an aircraft the discharge must be authorised jointly by the Ministers of Forestry, Health and Conservation.