Law No. 10.478 establishing sanitary measures for plant protection within the State of São Paulo. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision São Paulo Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant protection Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies Pests/diseases Early warning system/emergency intervention system Offences/penalties Basic legislation Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 16 articles, establishes sanitary measures for plant protection and conservation within the State of São Paulo. This Law specifies the measures to be satisfied in order to combat plant pests and diseases and to prevent the introduction and dissemination of pests within the territory. It provides for specific sanitary measures aiming at preserving and guaranteeing plant quality and health; at keeping the phytosanitary control service to eradicate pests, integrating in the Full text Portuguese Website www.al.sp.gov.br References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 45.211 regulating Law No. 10.478 on sanitary measures for plant protection within the State of São Paulo. Legislation | Brazil | 2000 Keyword: Plant protection, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Pests/diseases, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Pesticides Source: FAO, FAOLEX