Law No.7 of 2011 on the Plant Quarantine.

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

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

Geographical area

Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Middle East, NEAR EAST AND NORTH AFRICA, Western Asia

Entry into force notes

This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

This Law consisting of 46 articles divided in VII Chapters aims at protecting plants and plant products from the pest risks and reducing their spread and impact; facilitating safe international trade (import, export and transit) of plants and plant products and other materials; and strengthening the implementation of the regional and international conventions on plant protection approved by the Republic of Yemen. Chapter III deals with tasks and procedure to be taken by the General Department of Plant Protection at the Ministry of Agriculture. Chapter IV indicates procedure of containment and eradication of pests to prevent their transmission, including inspections. Chapter V deals with special procedures and measures for the importation, exportation and transit of plant and plant products, and related permits and certificates. Chapter VI regards penalties in cases of violation of the Law, set out in details.

Full text

Arabic

Website

www.plant-protection-yem.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Law No. 32 of 1999 on the Plant Quarantine.

Legislation | Yemen | 1999

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Cabinet Resolution No.517 of 2013 issuing the Implementing Regulation of Law No. 7 of 2011on the Plant Quarantine.

Legislation | Yemen | 2013

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX