What the official record says
This Act is the Biosecurity (Information for Incoming Passengers) Amendment Act . This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent. This Act comes into force on a single date set by Order in Council. If the Act has not come into force by the first anniversary of Royal assent, it comes into force then. An Order in Council made under this section is secondary legislation ( of the for publication requirements). This Act amends the Biosecurity Act 1993 (the ). incoming craft) After section 17, insert: incoming craft This section applies to a that is en route to New Zealand territory from a point outside New Zealand territory on a flight or voyage that is intended to include arrival in New Zealand. Before the craft arrives in New Zealand, the person in c