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Act No. 51 on the prevention of diseases and pests of plants.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1981 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant protection Pests/diseases Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies International trade Quarantine
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to ensure the best possible and healthy cultivation of plants in Iceland. Anyone who has in his possession plants which may be expected to carry pests, which are covered by rules under this Act, or become aware of the pest itself, must immediately notify the competent authority. The Executive is authorised to take precautionary measures and issue regulations promoting (1) the prevention of dangerous pests from entering the country and spreading domestically, and eliminating pests that have already arrived in the country, if feasible; and (2) the prevention of carrying pests from Iceland to other countries. Article 3 stipulates rules the the Executive can include in such regulations.

Full text
Icelandic
Website
www.althingi.is

References - Legislation

Amended by

Act No. 60 amending various acts regarding public oversight of the Food Administration (harmonization of fee provisions).

Legislation | Iceland | 2023

Keyword: Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Institution, Governance, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX