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Bud-Rot Regulations

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Territorial subdivision
Enugu
Document type
Regulation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Crops/grasses Pests/diseases Quarantine Plant protection
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This is a subsidiary legislation of the Agriculture Law of Enugu State. These Regulations are made by the Commissioner for Agriculture of the State to provide details on the Bud-Rot disease which attacks mostly the Oil Palm and the Coconut Palm. It provides that where the disease is discovered, the owner of the plant which is affected shall destroy it by fire and shall not tap the affected plant for palm wine. It provides fines for the contravention of these Regulations.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Agriculture Law of Enugu State (Cap.10)

Legislation | Nigeria | 1991

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Crops/grasses, Vegetables/legumes, Offences/penalties, Pesticides, Plant production, Pests/diseases, Plant protection, Soil conservation/soil improvement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX