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Law No. 25 of 1999 regulating the circulation and trade of plant pesticides.

Country/Territory
Yemen
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 7, 15 April 1999, 11 pp.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Pesticides Authorization/permit Inspection Institution Internal trade International trade Offences/penalties Plant protection Registration Royalties/fees Toxicity/poisoning
Geographical area
Asia, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 10 April 1999.
Abstract

The aim of this Law is to regulate the trade, registration, control and inspection of pesticides as well as to prevent their danger, hazards, poisonous and toxic effects to the public health, animals and environment. This Law is composed of 7 Chapters divided into 36 articles. Terms and definitions are given in Chapter I. General objectives are contained in Chapter II. Registration of pesticides is dealt with in Chapter III in particular: registration conditions and requirements; and revocation of the registration. Chapter IV provides for the trade and circulation of pesticides. Chapter V refers to the control and inspection of pesticides. Penalties and offences are contained in Chapter VI. General and concluding provisions are provided for in Chapter VII.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Resolution No. 10 of 2002 issuing the Implementing Regulation of Law No. 25 of 1999 regulating the trade, circulation and handling of plant pesticides.

Legislation | Yemen | 2002

Keyword: Pesticides, Registration, Transport/storage, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No.4 of 2011 amending some provisions of Law No.25 of 1999 regulating the circulation and trade of plant pesticides.

Legislation | Yemen | 2011

Keyword: Pesticides, Authorization/permit, International trade, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX