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Importation of Fruits, Vegetables and Flowers Act 1961.

Country/Territory
Bermuda (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1961 (2002)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
International trade Vegetables/legumes Fruits/edible nuts Authorization/permit Registration Floriculture
Geographical area
Americas, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act empowers the Minister responsible for agriculture to prohibit the importation of specified fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers into Bermuda during any particular period in any year. For the purpose of exercising his powers, the Minister shall keep a register of commercial importers. A person wishing to commercially import fruits, vegetables or flowers shall apply for registration. Offences and penalties are prescribed. (4 sections)

Full text
English
Website
www.bermudalaws.bm

References - Legislation

Amended by

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (Reorganization) Act 2002.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2002 (2011)

Keyword: Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX