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Malathion Control Act No. 22 of 1985.

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Legislation
Date
1985
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to prohibit the possession, transport, sale and use of malathion in Sri Lanka by unauthorized individuals, and for the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Pesticides Internal trade International trade Packaging/labelling Transport/storage Inspection
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Act provides restrictions on custody, sale, transport and use of the pesticide known as malathion. Importation of this insecticide is consented only to the appointed State Authority. Authorized Officers may inspect locations where the compound is handled, stored or packaged, vehicles carrying it and open sack or parcel containing it. Unlawful possession of malathion is an offence and violators shall be fined, or jailed or sentenced to both penalties.

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