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Noxious Plants Act, 1978.

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
1978
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make better provision for the control of noxious plants, to coordinate actions aimed towards such control, and to foster a spirit of cooperation and assistance among persons adversely affected by the spread or growth of noxious plants in achieving such control.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant protection Institution Pests/diseases
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 April 1979.
Abstract

This Act aims at establishing a national system of coordinated bodies responsible for all matters relating to noxious plants; preventing the introduction of new noxious plants into New Zealand and containing the spread of noxious plants already in the country; and fostering awareness of the problems which may result from the uncontrolled spread of noxious plants.

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References - Legislation

Amended by

Noxious Plants Amendment Act, 1988.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1988

Keyword: Plant protection, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Noxious Plants Amendment Act, 1982.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1982

Keyword: Plant protection, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Noxious Plants Amendment Act, 1981.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1981

Keyword: Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Biosecurity Act 1993 (No. 95 of 1993).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1993 (2022)

Keyword: Protected area, Biosecurity, Inspection, Special fund, Early warning system, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, International trade, Institution, Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX