Poppy Licence - Northern Territory

Description

You require this licence if you intend to carry out one or more of the following activities associated with poppies:

  • cultivation of poppies
  • possession of poppy material
  • transportation of poppy material
  • processing of poppy material.

You will not be granted this licence without a valid contract with a licensed processing company. Prospective growers should contact a licensed poppy processor, either in the Northern Territory or another jurisdiction, to express their interest.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence you must:

  • submit an approved plan, made in compliance with the regulations, for the management of any risks associated with the activity to be carried out under the licence
  • provide evidence that the place the activity will be carried out is appropriate with consideration to the activity, location, facility and security arrangements
  • be a fit and proper person to hold a licence - your application will be passed onto the Commissioner of Police to assess your suitability.
  • provide evidence that you have entered into a contract with a licensed poppy processor.

Duration

Up to three years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Please check with the department for information on fees to be submitted.

Forms

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Poppy Licence Application Form - Please contact the department for forms to be submitted.

Application process

Apply

You should contact the department for information on applying for this licence.

Approval time

You should allow at least two months for your application to be processed

Transfer

This licence cannot be transferred.

Administering agency

Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Please use these contact details for help or more information:

Licensing NT - Darwin

Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade
Operating address: NAB House
71 Smith Street
Darwin, Northern Territory 0800
Phone: 08 8999 1800
Fax: 08 8999 1888
Email: AGD.Licensingnt@nt.gov.au