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