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Plant Diseases Act 2002.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Australian Capital Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act for the control of diseases and pests affecting plants, and for other purposes.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Textile plants/fibres Plant protection Pests/diseases Fruits/edible nuts Vegetables/legumes Crops/grasses
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 2 June 2003 except for sections 1 and 2 which enter into force on 2 December 2002.
Abstract

This Act lays down rules aiming at the prevention of introduction of pests and diseases affecting plants or fruit. To this end, the Minister may appoint places of entry and quarantine, and require, by order, any measures for the purpose of treating a disease or pest or preventing the spreading thereof. Enforcement measures (e.g. seizure or destruction of plants) are established in case of infringement of the directions contained in any proclamation or given by an inspector (Part 4).

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au