Law No. 14.245 creating the Plant Protection measures within the State of Goiás. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Goiás Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Pests/diseases Inspection Plant protection Registration Basic legislation Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 14 articles creates the Plant Protection measures within the State of Goiás. These administrative and technical mandatory measures aim at the following objectives: to preserve and guarantee plant quality and health; to keep phytosanitary inspection services in order to prevent, control and eradicate plant pests and diseases; to avoid the introduction or dissemination of pests within the State; to develop efficient epidemiological inspection systems; to control plan transit within the State; to promote the participation of local communities in plant protection measures and other related provisions. Full text Portuguese Website www.gabinetecivil.goias.gov.br References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 6.295 regulating the Plant Protection measures within the State of Goiás. Legislation | Brazil | 2005 (2012) Keyword: Pests/diseases, Inspection, Plant protection, Registration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Quarantine Source: FAO, FAOLEX Norm AGRODEFESA No. 8 establishing phytosanitary measures for the prevention and control of soybean rust within the State of Goiás. Legislation | Brazil | 2014 Keyword: Inspection, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Pests/diseases, Cereals/grains/rice, Pesticides, Plant protection, Crops/grasses, Agricultural commodities Source: FAO, FAOLEX