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Directive No. Z/21 of 2003 on combating the Indian Red Palm Worm.

Country/Territory
Jordan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Disinfection/disinfestation Fruits/edible nuts Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Institution Offences/penalties Pests/diseases Plant protection
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Directive enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Directive is composed of 4 articles. Article 1 deals with terms and definitions. All owners of lands cultivated with palms should permit the control and inspection of palm trees by specialists of the Ministry of Agriculture (art. 2). Article 3 decrees the following measures to be taken by the aforementioned landowners in case of the presence of the Indian Red Palm Worm: (a) to cooperate with the Agriculture Department in laying traps to attract the worm; (b) to treat afflicted trees by the use of suitable pesticides according to the instructions of the Plant Protection Department; and (c) to uproot, cut, burn and bury all afflicted trees. Article 4 contains offences and penalties.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.moa.gov.jo