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Plants Protection (Imports of Citrus Fruit, Plants and Other Propagative Material from Florida) Order, 1993 (Cap. 250).

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant protection Pests/diseases International trade Planting material/seeds Fruits/edible nuts Plant production
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Order places restrictions on importation into The Bahamas of any citrus fruits, plants or seeds from Florida so as to prevent the introduction of canker affecting citrus plants. Plants and fruit shall be certified in accordance with this Order to be free of the disease and seeds of citrus plants shall be treated in the country of origin and marked as specified in this Order.

Full text
English
Website
laws.bahamas.gov.bs

References - Legislation

Implements

Plants Protection Act (Cap. 250).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1916 (1987)

Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, International trade, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX