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Agriculture and Livestock (Plant Protection) Rules.

Country/Territory
Solomon Islands
Document type
Regulation
Date
1971 (1996)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Solomon Islands Consolidated Legislation.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant protection Pests/diseases Disinfection/disinfestation Quarantine Inspection Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

These Regulations concern: the prohibition of movement of plants or growing of crops; declaration of infected areas; prohibition of movement of plant into an area declared to be free from a specified disease; declaration of quarantine areas; and powers of inspectors. The Minister may by Notice prohibit the movement within Solomon Islands of any plant which is diseased or likely to spread disease, and may prohibit for any period the planting or growing of any crop or variety thereof which may be considered likely to hinder the prevention of the spread or the proper control of any disease or pest. An inspector may give such instructions as to: (a) the disinfection, fumigation and treatment of buildings, vehicles or vessels; (b) controlling or destroying any pest; (c) the disinfection, treatment, destruction or disposal of any unhealthy plant, or of any plant appearing to be infected with any disease or pest.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Agriculture and Livestock Act.

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 1935 (1996)

Keyword: Animal health, International trade, Inspection, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX