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Plant Pest and Disease (Eradication) Act, 1983.

Country/Territory
Barbados
Document type
Legislation
Date
1983 (1985)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Barbados, pp. 1-8.
Long title
An Act to provide for the eradication of plant pests and diseases and related matters.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant protection Pests/diseases Pesticides Inspection Disinfection/disinfestation
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

For the purposes of this Act the Minister, on advice of the Chief Agricultural Officer, by Order declare, pests or diseases to be eradicated and their host plants, areas infected with pests and diseases, and areas in which certain crops are not to be planted or grown during certain periods of the year. Alternate host plants may be indicated and inspection periods prescribed. The Chief Agricultural Officer shall notify necessary control measures to owners or occupiers of any farm or plantation on which host plants are susceptible to attack by pests and diseases. Various directions may be given to owners or occupiers and inspection is allowed.

Full text
English
Website
www.spsenquirypoint.gov.bb

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Plant Protection Act of 2023.

Legislation | Barbados | 2023

Keyword: Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Protection of environment, Public health, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Access-to-information, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Biological control agents, Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Court/tribunal, Data collection/reporting, Disinfection/disinfestation, Genetic resources, Inspection, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Alien species, Offences/penalties, Plant production, Plant protection, Plant variety, Planting material/seeds, Precautionary principle, Quarantine, Registration, Research, Risk assessment/management, Standards, Transport/storage, Traceability/product tracing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX