Plant Protection Act, No. 35 of 1999. Country/Territory Sri Lanka Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make provision against the introduction into Sri Lanka and the spreading therein, of any organism harmful to, or injurious to, or destructive of, plants, and for the sanitation of plants in Sri Lanka; for the repeal of the Plant protection Ordinance (chapter 447); and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Basic legislation Plant protection Pests/diseases Weeds International trade Geographical area Asia, Southern Asia Abstract The present Act provides for the prevention and eradication of whatever organism (plant, bacteria, virus, algae, fungi etc. etc.) or weed potentially harmful that could be introduced or spread in the Country; for restriction or ban on the importation of plants , their products and organisms: for the importation of certain pests to the sole aim of research; for testing and subsequently quarantine, disinfect and clean or destroy if deemed necessary every plant, product , package or container that Full text English References - Legislation Repeals Plant Protection Ordinance 1924 (No. 10 of 1924). Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1924 (1957) | Repealed Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Weeds, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Prevention, Control and Eradication of Diseases (Coconut and other Palms) Regulation No. 01 of 2008. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2008 Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Plant variety, Oleaginous plants, Prohibited crops, Transport/storage, Textile plants/fibres, Fruits/edible nuts Source: FAO, FAOLEX