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Law No. 32 of 1999 on the Plant Quarantine.

Country/Territory
Yemen
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 12 G 2, 1999, 8 pp
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant protection International trade Offences/penalties Pests/diseases
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 28 June 1999.
Abstract

This Law is composed of 5 Chapters divided into 20 articles. Chapter I gives terms and definitions. Chapter II defines aims and objectives of this Law, which are the following: protection of plant wealth from pests and diseases; facilitation of the importation, exportation and transit of plant consignments; and, development and enlargement of the cooperation to prevent the transmission and contamination of pests and diseases in the world trade. Chapter III deals with special procedures and measures for the importation, exportation and transit of plant and plant products. Chapter IV contains offences and penalties. Chapter V contains final provisions.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Resolution No. 54 of 2001 issuing the Implementing Regulation of Plant Quarantine.

Legislation | Yemen | 2001

Keyword: Institution, Quarantine, Pests/diseases, International trade, Offences/penalties, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Law No.7 of 2011 on the Plant Quarantine.

Legislation | Yemen | 2011

Keyword: Plant protection, Planting material/seeds, Quarantine, International trade, Pests/diseases, Authorization/permit, Certification, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX