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Plant Pests and Diseases Act [Chapter 19:08].

Country/Territory
Zimbabwe
Document type
Legislation
Date
1958 (1989)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the eradication and prevention of the spread of plant pests and diseases in Zimbabwe for the prevention of the introduction into Zimbabwe of plant pests and diseases, and for matters incidental thereto.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Basic legislation Plant protection Pests/diseases Authorization/permit Tobacco Transport/storage Inspection Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the control of pests and diseases affecting plants in Zimbabwe. The Act consists of 30 sections divided into 5 Parts: Preliminary (I); Eradication and prevention of spread of pests (II); Control of importation of growing media, injurious organisms, invertebrates and plants (III); Special provisions relating to cured tobacco (IV); General (V).

Full text
English
Website
www.parlzim.gov.zw

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Plant Pests and Diseases (Importation) Regulations, 1976.

Legislation | Zimbabwe | 1976 (1988)

Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Planting material/seeds, Authorization/permit, International trade, Inspection, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX