Agricultural Quarantine Act of the Cooperation Council of Arab Gulf Countries. Country/Territory Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Quarantine Plant protection Pests/diseases Authorization/permit Certification Hygiene/sanitary procedures International trade Early warning system/emergency intervention system Planting material/seeds Fertilizers/nutrients Inspection Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force 6 months after its approval by the Supreme Council. Abstract The aims of this Act are to: (a) prevent the introduction of agricultural diseases; (b) protect the environment and plant resources; and (c) facilitate trade. The present Act is composed of 34 articles. Articles 1 and 2 contain objectives, terms and definitions. Articles 3-5 specify the competencies and duties of the competent Authority for Plant Protection. Articles 6 and 9 define the competencies and duties of inspectors and officers responsible for the implementation of this Act. Articles 10- Full text Arabic Website website.paaf.gov.kw References - Legislation Repeals Legislative Decree No. 20 of 1983 regulating agricultural quarantine. Legislation | Bahrain | 1983 | Repealed Keyword: Quarantine, Pests/diseases, Plant production, Plant protection, Authorization/permit, Certification, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Ministerial Resolution No. 248 of 2003 issuing the Implementing Regulation of the Law (Regulation) on agricultural quarantine in the Cooperation Council of Arab Gulf Countries. Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 2003 Keyword: Quarantine, Pests/diseases, Plant protection, Certification, Inspection, International trade, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 5 of 2003 approving the Agricultural Quarantine Act of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf. Legislation | Bahrain | 2003 Keyword: Quarantine, Plant protection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No.19 of 2009 promoting the Agricultural Quarantine Act of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf. Legislation | Kuwait | 2009 Keyword: Quarantine, Plant protection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Agricultural Quarantine Act of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, issued by Royal Decree No.M/9 of 2005 (1426 Hegira) and Cabinet Resolution No.42 of 2005 (1426 Hegira). Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2005 Keyword: Quarantine, Plant protection, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX