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Plant Diseases and Pests Act (Chapter 35:02).

Country/Territory
Botswana
Document type
Legislation
Date
1959 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the prevention of the introduction into and the spread within Botswana of plant diseases and plant pests.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Basic legislation Plant protection Pests/diseases Quarantine Inspection International trade Planting material/seeds Plant production
Geographical area
Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Act makes provision with respect to measures for the protection of plants from pests and diseases. These measures concern the examination and quarantine of imported plants, seeds and plant materials as specified, restrictions on use of land affected by pests, destruction of plants and the registration of nurseries.

Full text
English
Website
www.laws.gov.bw

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Plant Protection Act (Chapter 35:02).

Legislation | Botswana | 2007 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant protection, Biosecurity, Plant production, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Institution, International trade, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX