Plant Protection (Control of Quarantine Pest) (Cap. 239). Country/Territory Vanuatu Document type Regulation Date 1999 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Vanuatu Consolidated Subsidiary Legislation. Long titleAn Order to control the movement of the quarantine pest Achatina fulica (“Giant African Snail”) from the area of infestation on the Island of Tanna. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant protection Pests/diseases Quarantine Transport/storage Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract This Order applies to the controlled area as described in the Schedule. No plant material, goods or craft suspected of carrying the quarantine pest Achatina fulica is to be moved out of the controlled area and any movement of plant material, goods or craft from the controlled area shall be authorized by an officer of the Vanuatu Quarantine and Inspection Service. Illegal movement shall be an offence under section 22 of the Plant Protection Act. Full text English Website www.paclii.org References - Legislation Implements Plant Protection Act 1997 (Cap. 239). Legislation | Vanuatu | 1997 (2006) Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, International trade, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX