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Plant Protection Regulation ( Pesticide limitations near citrus and avocado plantations), 1975.

Country/Territory
Israel
Document type
Regulation
Date
1974 (1975)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Dinim, Vol. 7, p. 4145.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant protection Pesticides Fruits/edible nuts Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

This Regulation gives definitions and makes provisions for the limitation of pesticide spreading near citrus and avocado plantations. A protected area is defined as a 200 meter wide land-strip surrounding a citrus or avocado plantation; A hazardous substance is defined as: Parathion, D.D.T and their surrogates. A person shall not spread a hazardous substance within a protected area. Pesticide air-spreading, within a protected area, shall not be operated in an upward direction. This regulation will not have power on citrus and avocado plantations planted after Entry into force date unless authorized by the director of the Plant Protection Department.

Full text
Hebrew

References - Legislation

Implements

Plant Protection Law, 1956.

Legislation | Israel | 1956 (1982)

Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Pesticides, Policy/planning, Institution, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX