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Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914.

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
1914 (1984)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
The Bangladesh Code, Volume IX, 1 p.
Long title
An Act to prevent the introduction into Bangladesh of any insect, fungus or other pest, which is or may be destructive to crops.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant protection Crops/grasses Pests/diseases Disinfection/disinfestation International trade
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act confers power upon the Government to prohibit or regulate, by notification technically issued under the Customs Act, the importation in Bangladesh of any article that is likely to cause infection to any crop. "Crop" includes all agricultural and horticultural crops and all trees, bushes and plants. The Government may also make rules for the detention, inspection, disinfecting, destruction, etc. of any possibly harmful article or insect. (6 sections)

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Destructive Insects and Pests Rules, 1966.

Legislation | Bangladesh | 1914 (1989)

Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, International trade, Crops/grasses

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Plant Quarantine Act, 2011. (Act No. 5 of 2011)

Legislation | Bangladesh | 2011

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, International trade, Institution, Authorization/permit, Certification, Quarantine, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Research, Biodiversity, Alien species, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX