Section 12
of Agricultural Pests and Noxious Plants Act
Section 12
(1)
Whenever a dangerous pest, or any plant dis-eased by a dangeroy.s pest, is found or appears on any land, the owner or occupier of such land shall -
(a)
as soon as he becomes aware that the same has been found or has appeared thereon, forthwith give notice thereof in writing or otherwise to the
Director of Agriculture or to any inspecting officer with such particulars as may be prescribed; and
(b)
carry into effect all instructions given to him by any inspecting officer for the destruction of the dangerous pest or diseased p1ants on such land;
and
(c)
render all assistance in his power towards the carrying out of any action taken by any inspect-
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Agricultural Pests and Noxious Plants ing officer for the purpose of destroying such dangerous pest or diseased plants on such land.
(2)
Any person who commits a breach of the provi-sions of subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence: Penalty, a fine of $2,000.
(3)
Any inspecting officer receiving any notice in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (a) of subsec-tion (1) shall forthwith inform the State Agricultural Officer of the receipt of such notice.