Plant Protection Act
In force: 1st November 2006

Abstract

Part I deal with the preliminary and general interpretation of the Act.

Part II deals with the national plant protection office and Part III with the containment and eradication of pests. Section 10 is concerned pest quarantine area and section 11 with the revocation of quarantine areas. The control of such areas is found in section 12. Section 15 deals with the pest surveillance programme and section 16 with the specific pest infestation. The imminent risk of infestation on premises not under quarantine is explained in section 17.

Part IV deals with the import and export. The import requirements and inspections are included in 19 and 20 respectively.

Part V deals with the enforcement by the authorities and they have wide powers by virtue of section 26.

Keywords: pest, quarantine, import, export.

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