Agricultural Quarantine Act No.24 of 2005 of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

Quarantine Plant protection Hygiene/sanitary procedures Certification Inspection Pests/diseases Fertilizers/nutrients Risk assessment/management

Geographical area

Western Asia

Abstract

This Law consists of 32 articles. Article 1 gives definitions and terms. Article 2 indicates permits and certificates needed to entry from outside GCC states. Articles 3 and 4 deal with procedures at customs and their exceptions. Article 5 defines the functions of the Agricultural Development Department of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture. Article 6 defines the functions of the judicial control officer, or inspector. Article 7 indicates the procedures in case of suspected risk.

Full text

Arabic

Website

www.almeezan.qa

References - Legislation

Repeals

Law No. 12 of 1981 on agricultural quarantine.

Legislation | Qatar | 1981 | Repealed

Keyword: Plant production, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Disinfection/disinfestation, Certification, Institution, Royalties/fees, Internal trade, International trade, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Resolution of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture No.61 of 2007 issuing the Executive Regulations of Law No.24 of 2005 on Agricultural Quarantine.

Legislation | Qatar | 2007

Keyword: International trade, Inspection, Certification, Authorization/permit, Quarantine, Pests/diseases, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX