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Plant Quarantine Act of Bhutan.

Country/Territory
Bhutan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Basic legislation Plant protection Quarantine Pests/diseases Inspection International trade
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to prevent introduction of pests in Bhutan, to control pests already present in the country, to promote international cooperation in the field of plant protection and to provide import and export facilities. The Royal Government may issue regulations for purposes of this Act, declare infected areas, prohibit import in Bhutan of certain plants and goods, and prescribe quarantine and other pest control measures (sect. 5). Plants, plant products, goods, soil, packages, etc. listed in section 6 are considered to be subject to plant quarantine. No person shall land any plants in Bhutan except through designated entry points. Remaining provisions deal with powers of the Government, exclusion of liability for damage, and prescribe penalties.

Full text
English
Website
www.moa.gov.bt