Poppy Grower's Licence - Tasmania

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to grow, possess, sell or supply alkaloid poppies for commercial purposes. Alkaloid poppy means a plant of the species Papaver somniferum or Papaver bracteatum.

It is a condition of this licence that prior to growing poppies, the holder must ensure that there is a contract, in force between the holder of the licence and a manufacturing chemist, requiring alkaloid poppies to be grown under the licence.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

Please consult with the Contact Officer for information on any eligibility requirements.

Duration

Five years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Please consult the Contact Officer for information on fees to be submitted.

Forms

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Application for a Poppy Grower's Licence - Please consult the Contact Officer for information on forms to be submitted.

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
General All Best Practice Poppy Growing Guide - PDF (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Poisons Act 1971 Tasmania

Administering agency

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment

Agriculture

Plant Industries

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:

Enquiries, Poppy Advisory and Control Board

Plant Industries

Agriculture

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment

 Tasmania
Mailing address: GPO BOX 44
Hobart, Tasmania 7001
Phone: 1300 368 550
Email: poppies@dpipwe.tas.gov.au
Website: Tasmanian Poppy Industry (Opens in new window)