Plant Quarantine Measures of Jiangxi Province of People's Republic of China. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Pests/diseases Quarantine Plant protection Inspection International trade Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes Entry into force on April 20, 2000. Abstract These Measures are formulated according to the Regulations on Plant Quarantine of People's Republic of China, together with the integration of the actuality of Jiangxi province, aim at protecting plants from diseases, dangerous insects and weeds. Quarantine inspection of import and export plants shall be performed according to the Law of PRC on the Entry Exit Animal and Plant Quarantine. In Jiangxi province, the performance of quarantine inspection is entrusted to the agricultural and forestry department at the provincial level or county level. Chapter 2 outlets the responsibilities of the inspection department. Chapter 3 concerns the quarantine objects, the department shall draw up a list of plants and plant product to be classified as plant quarantine objects. An area where a plant quarantine object occurs shall be designated as an epidemic area, chapter 4 provides the measures that shall be taken to prevent the quarantine objects from spreading out. Chapter 5 and 6 provide the measures of area inspection and transport inspection. Chapter 7 concerns the imported seed inspection, any unit importing seeds and seedlings from foreign countries shall make an application to the province plant quarantine organ 30 days in advance of signing of the importing contract. Final provisions establish award and penalties to be applied. Full text Chinese References - Legislation Implements Regulations on plant quarantine. Legislation | China | 1992 Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Weeds, International trade, Quarantine Source: FAO, FAOLEX