Human Pathogens and Toxins Act

Marginal note:Designation

• 36 (1) An applicant must, before a licence may be issued, designate as a biological safety officer for the requested licence, an individual who must have the qualifications set out in the regulations. The individual designated may also be the applicant.

• Marginal note:Effective date

  (2) A designation takes effect on the day on which the designated individual provides the Minister with their written consent to the designation or the day on which the individual begins to act as a biological safety officer, whichever is earlier.

• Marginal note:Powers, duties and functions

  (3) The biological safety officer must exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions set out in the regulations.

• Marginal note:Designation — effect

  (4) A designation does not have the effect of limiting the obligations of the licence holder or any other person under this Act.

• Marginal note:Replacement

  (5) If an individual ceases to act as a biological safety officer, the licence holder must, without delay, designate another individual and inform the Minister of the new designation.