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Plant Protection Act, 1969 (No. 11 of 1969).

Country/Territory
Malawi
Document type
Legislation
Date
1969
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
The Malawi Gazette (Extraordinary), 13 May 1969, No. 24, Supplement, pp. 1-8.
Long title
An Act to provide for the eradication of pests and diseases destructive to plants to prevent the introduction and spread of pests and diseases destructive to plants, and for other matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant protection Pests/diseases Data collection/reporting Inspection International trade Offences/penalties Basic legislation
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act defines powers and duties of inspectors appointed by the Minister under this Act and the duties of owners of land regarding the prevention and control of pests and diseases affecting plants.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Plant Protection (Import) Regulations (Cap. 64:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1969 (2012)

Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Inspection, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plant Protection (Fumigation) Regulations (Cap. 64:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1973 (2012)

Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Certification, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plant Protection (Export) Regulations (Cap. 64:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1969 (1982)

Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Inspection, International trade, Authorization/permit, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Plant Protection Act 2018 (No. 19 of 2018).

Legislation | Malawi | 2018

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Agricultural land, Equipment, Basic legislation, Plant protection, Biosecurity, Pests/diseases, Institution, International trade, Quarantine, Certification, Inspection, Packaging/labelling, Organic waste, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX