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Lower Austria Plant Health Act (NÖ PGHG).

Country/Territory
Austria
Territorial subdivision
Niederösterreich
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Basic legislation Management/conservation Data collection/reporting Pests/diseases Disinfection/disinfestation Royalties/fees Offences/penalties Plant production Plant protection
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The Act defines responsibilities of different authorities for carrying out plant health measures within the framework of the official plant protection service along with implementation of relevant EU Regulations. Article 4 of the Act provides a list on the plant health measures such as notification in case of occurrence of pests, nominating responsible person for grant of notification, prohibition or restriction of the cultivation of certain types of plants, blocking the use of properties that are infested with plant pests, and destruction, decontamination or disinfestation of infested objects and the soil. The text further refers to administrative cooperation and coordination; cost; data transmission; and penal provisions. The Text contains 10 Articles.

Full text
German

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 of the European Parliament and of the Council on protective measures against pests of plants, amending Regulations (EU) No. 228/2013, (EU) No. 652/2014 and (EU) No. 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Directives 69/464/EEC, 74/647/EEC, 93/85/EEC, 98/57/EC, 2000/29/EC, 2006/91/EC and 2007/33/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2016 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Certification, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Quarantine, Traceability/product tracing, Early warning system, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Lower Austria Cultivated Plant Protection Law 1978.

Legislation | Austria | 1978 (2012)

Keyword: Plant production, Plant protection, Inspection, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Lower Austria Plant Health Ordinance ( NÖ PGHVO).

Legislation | Austria | 2021

Keyword: Zoning, Plant production, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Crops/grasses, Inspection, Royalties/fees, Data collection/reporting, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX