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Plant Protection (Importation of Plants, Plant Products and Regulated Articles) Rules, 2009 (Cap. 324).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant protection Pests/diseases Biosecurity Post-harvest treatment International trade Inspection Certification Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

These Rules, made under section 3 of the Plant Protection Act, provide with respect to importation of plants, plant products or regulated articles (i.e. any packaging, conveyance, container, soil and other organism, object or material capable of harbouring or spreading pests, that requires phytosanitary measures). A person shall not import a plant, plant product or regulated article except in the manner provided for under these Rules. Import requires: (a) an import permit granted by the National Plant Protection Organization; and (b) the original phytosanitary certificate issued by the relevant authority of the exporting country. The Rules also provide for import inspections and clearance; pest risk analysis and information by the National Plant Protection Organization; import procedures and quarantines; and the duty to assist and cooperate with authorities in minimizing threats from risks. Any person who is importing seed shall, in addition to these Rules, comply with the requirements of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Plant Protection Act (Cap. 324).

Legislation | Kenya | 1937 (1971)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX