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Plant Pests and Diseases (Potato and Tobacco Growing) Regulations (Cap. 233).

Country/Territory
Zambia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1963 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Zambia, Revised Edition2006, Chapter 233.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant protection Plant production Pests/diseases Tobacco Vegetables/legumes
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

No person shall grow field potatoes and field tobacco at the same time on a farm between the 1st October and the 31st March in any growing season. However, the Minister may, upon receipt of a written application, exempt, subject to such conditions as he may specify, any person or class of persons from complying with the provisions of sub-regulation. Any person who knows or suspects that the disease known as tobacco vein-browing virus is present on his farm shall inform the Minister without delay.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Plant Pests and Diseases Act (Cap. 233).

Legislation | Zambia | 1959 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant protection, Plant production, Pests/diseases, Planting material/seeds, Post-harvest treatment, Tobacco, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX