Plant and Fruit Diseases Act 1959. Country/Territory Norfolk Island (Australia) Document type Legislation Date 1959 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act relating to diseases in plants and fruit. Subject Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants Keyword Hygiene/sanitary procedures International trade Fruits/edible nuts Vegetables/legumes Food quality control/food safety Plant protection Quarantine Pests/diseases Inspection Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act makes provision for the prevention and limitation of the spreading of pests and diseases affecting plants, i.e. any member or part (other than the fruit) of any member of the plant kingdom. The executive member may declare pests or diseases for purposes of this Act. The Act mainly defines powers of inspectors appointed by the executive member. Such powers include the quarantining of plants on land. The Act also defines conditions of importation of plants or fruit. Full text English Website www.info.gov.nf References - Legislation Implemented by Plant and Fruit Diseases Regulations. Legislation | Norfolk Island (Australia) | 1976 (1985) Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fruits/edible nuts, Food quality control/food safety, Plant protection, Quarantine Source: FAO, FAOLEX