Ordinance on the fight against dangerous plant diseases. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Appenzell Innerrhoden Document type Regulation Date 2000 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Cultivated plants Keyword Land clearing Plant production Pests/diseases Institution Registration Inspection Offences/penalties Plant protection Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the prevention and fight of dangerous plant diseases. Furthermore, it establishes competent authorities as well as compensation to plant owners. Article 4 establishes that the Plant Commission shall be in charge of the control against plant diseases, issue decrees prohibiting the cultivation of certain plants, set out compensation for clearing and other damages, and authorize methods of treatment. The text consists of 14 articles Full text German Website www.ai.ch References - Legislation Implemented by Executive Board Decision on the control of fire blight. Legislation | Switzerland | 2001 (2005) Keyword: Plant production, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Plant protection Source: FAO, FAOLEX