Stock (Chemical Residues) Act 1975.

This Act, consisting of 17 sections and completed by one Schedule, aims at preventing the slaughter for human consumption of stock which contain certain concentrations of residues of chemicals or which are otherwise chemically affected; and at preventing stock from becoming chemically affected. Under section 4, The Minister may, by order published in the Gazette, declare that stock that contain, in body tissues or secretions of a specified kind, more than a specified concentration of a specified residue are chemically affected. Section 5 is dedicated to inspections and powers of inspectors. Section 9 deals with the movement of stocks and related requirements and permits. Under section 12, if the Minister is of the opinion that the grazing of stock on particular land is likely to cause the stock to become chemically affected, the Minister may, by notification published in the Gazette, restrict or absolutely prohibit the grazing on that land of all or any class of stock. Other provisions concern enforcement and offences under the Act.