Plant Protection Act (1972:318). Country/Territory Sweden Document type Legislation Date 1972 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Basic legislation Plant protection Pests/diseases International trade Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract This Act, in addition to rules of the European Communities in this field, provides for the protection of plants and the prevention of pests and diseases affecting plants. Provisions of the European Communities that are completing partly or wholly the provisions of the Act, shall be notified by the Government. The Act defines a general duty of landowners to prevent the spreading of pests and diseases and grants detailed regulation-making powers to the Government. The State Agricultural Agency sha Full text Swedish Website 62.95.69.15 References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 817 of 2006 relative to plant protection and related matters. Legislation | Sweden | 2006 Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX