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Horticultural Produce Act 1986.

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Document type
Legislation
Date
1986 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to confer on authorised officers(within the meaning of Part III of the Agriculture and Horticulture Act 1964) powers in relation to the movement of horticultural produce; and for purposes connected therewith.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Farming Agricultural development Offences/penalties Transport/storage Use restrictions Cereals/grains/rice Fruits/edible nuts Vegetables/legumes Planting material/seeds Plant production Crops/grasses Agricultural commodities
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Act confers to the authorized officers powers to control the movement of produce: prohibit (Art. 1) or consent (Art. 2) the movement of controlled produce, and change the circumstances in which consent must be given (Art. 3). Art. 4 provides for offences.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.gov.uk