Declaration of biosecurity emergency areas for bovine brucellosis (Brucella abortus) (L.N. No. 59 of 2024)

133 No. 22 GOVERNMENT OF FIJI GAZETTE SUPPLEMENT FRIDAY, 9th AUGUST 2024 [LEGAL NOTICE NO. 59] BIOSECURITY ACT 2008 Declaration of Biosecurity Emergency Areas for Bovine Brucellosis (Brucella abortus) IN exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 77 of the Biosecurity Act 2008, with the advice of the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji and in consultation with the National Disaster Management Council, I hereby declare the whole of Fiji as a biosecurity emergency area for Bovine Brucellosis (Brucella abortus). This Declaration is in force for a period of 6 months from the date of its publication in the Gazette. Any movement of cattle and calves within Fiji is strictly prohibited unless the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji provides prior authorisation for the movement. Pursuant to sections 79(3) and 94 of the Biosecurity Act 2008, any person who contravenes any direction made pursuant to this Declaration commits an offence and is liable to the penalties prescribed under Schedule 5 to the Biosecurity Act 2008. Dated this 31st day of July 2024. S. L. RABUKA Prime Minister and Minister for Public Enterprises [LEGAL NOTICE NO. 60] BIOSECURITY ACT 2008 Declaration of Biosecurity Emergency Areas for Bovine Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium bovis) IN exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 77 of the Biosecurity Act 2008, with the advice of the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji and in consultation with the National Disaster Management Council, I hereby declare the whole of Fiji as a biosecurity emergency area for Bovine Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium bovis).