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Plant Pests and Diseases (Importation) Regulations, 1976.

Country/Territory
Zimbabwe
Document type
Regulation
Date
1976 (1988)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant protection Pests/diseases Planting material/seeds Authorization/permit International trade Inspection Plant production
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations
Abstract

These Regulations make provision for the control of the importation of plants, plant products, seeds, growing mediums, soil, invertebrates and injurious organisms that may carry harmful pests and diseases. Regulations 1 and 4 define to which categories of plants or plant products these Regulations apply. Items listed in regulation 4 shall only be imported with an import permit or after having obtained approval of the Chief Plant Protection Officer, being an officer appointed under regulation 3. Other regulations concern inspection and treatment of imported items and appeals against decisions of inspectors with the Chief Plant Protection Officer.

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References - Legislation

Implements

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

Legislation | Zimbabwe | 1958 (1989)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Authorization/permit, Tobacco, Transport/storage, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX