Ordinance on the import of hemp from third countries. Country/Territory Austria Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Part II, No. 179, 30 April 2002, pp. 719 and 720. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Textile plants/fibres International trade Inspection Certification Authorization/permit Crops/grasses Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 May 2002. Abstract The present Ordinance by the Federal Minister for Agriculture and Forestry, Environment and Water Resources implements various EC directives as listed in article 1. Article 2 establishes that "Agrarmarkt Austria" (AMA) is responsible for the enforcement of the Ordinance. Thereafter, the Ordinance deals with topics such as: admission procedure, import licence, certification, inspection. The text consists of 11 articles. Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at