Law No. 506-XIII on phytosanitary quarantine. Country/Territory Moldova, Republic of Document type Legislation Date 1995 (2000) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Quarantine Planting material/seeds Pests/diseases Institution Certification Plant production Plant protection Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations Entry into force notes The Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract This Law establishes the principles of organization and carrying out phytosanitary quarantine on the national territory. The main tasks of phytosanitary quarantine shall be: (a) protection against the introduction from abroad of quarantine species; (b) timely exposure, localization and liquidation of the outbreak of pests and diseases; (c) state supervision of the requirements of phytosanitary quarantine. The Act consists of five Sections divided into 13 articles: (1) general provisions; (2) State Phytosanitary Quarantine Service; (3) phytosanitary quarantine inspection; (4) financing; and (5) conclusive and transitional provisions. State Phytosanitary Quarantine Service shall carry out the following activities: (a) validation of instructions in the sphere of phytosanitary quarantine; (b) inspection of imported produce subject to quarantine inspection; (c) disinfection of agricultural commodities, seeds and planting material; and (d) issuance of phytosanitary certificates. Phytosanitary quarantine shall be applicable to: (a) seeds and planting material; (b) bacteria, viruses and insects; (c) pests, herbaria and collections of seeds; (d) agricultural machinery and equipment; and (e) storage facilities, premises of agricultural enterprises, agricultural and non-agricultural land. Full text Russian Website www.agravista.md References - Legislation Repealed by Law No. 228 “On plant protection and phytosanitary quarantine”. Legislation | Moldova, Republic of | 2010 (2018) Keyword: Basic legislation, Planting material/seeds, Plant protection, Quarantine, Plant variety, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation, Standards, Certification, Transport/storage, International trade, Plant production Source: FAO, FAOLEX