Cane Toads - Non-viable (Preserved)
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The importation of live cane toads (Bufo marinus) is prohibited under section 32 of the Nature Conservation Act 2002.Definitions- "cane toad" means an amphibian of the species Bufo marinus
- "Wildlife Management Branch" means the Wildlife Management Branch of the Resource Management and Conservation Division of the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment in Tasmania
- "possession permit" means a permit issued under Section 18 of the Wildlife Regulations 1999
The following conditions apply for the importation of preserved cane toads into Tasmania:
- The cane toads must be dead and;
- The importer must have a possession permit from the Wildlife Management Branch; and
- Copies of this permit must be attached to at least one container in each shipment; and
- The importer must observe all conditions set by the Wildlife Management Branch permit.