Cotton (Control of Diseases) Regulations. Country/Territory Zambia Document type Regulation Date 1925 (1997) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Laws of Zambia, Revised Edtion of 1995, Chapter 227. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant protection Pests/diseases Crops/grasses Textile plants/fibres Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract The Minister may, from time to time by Statutory Instrument, declare that these Regulations shall apply to any area specified therein. Again, by Statutory Instrument, the Minister may order the uprooting and destruction of cotton plants older than four months. If a cotton grower fails to comply with the order, the Director of Agriculture may cause the cotton plants to be destroyed. An Order may also be provoked by recommendations passed in a meeting scheduled in accordance with regulation 8. The Director of Agriculture or a person authorized by him shall have access to land upon which cotton is grown for purposes of searching for pests or inspection. (10 regulations completed by a Schedule) Full text English References - Legislation Implements Cotton Act. Legislation | Zambia | 1914 (1997) Keyword: Plant production, Plant protection, Crops/grasses, Textile plants/fibres Source: FAO, FAOLEX