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Potato Ring Rot Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Austria
Territorial subdivision
Salzburg
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Ordinance by the regional government of Salzburg on the fight against the potato ring rot.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant production Plant protection Pests/diseases Planting material/seeds Quarantine Vegetables/legumes
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance implements articles 9 and 17 of the Salzburg Cultivated Plants Protection Law (LGBl. No. 43/1949). The Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the fight against the potato ring rot. Article 2 establishes periodical controls to be carried out to detect the disease. Samples of stored plants must be analysed by authorized laboratories. Anyone suspecting the presence of ring rot on his field, or on stored potatoes, is due to inform at once the competent authority. Article 5 lays down detailed safety measures in case of contamination. For example, the area must be isolated and declared contaminated area; plant materials have to be destroyed, etc. The text consists of 15 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implements

Salzburg Cultivated Plants Protection Law.

Legislation | Austria | 1949 (2001)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 93/85/EEC on the control of potato ring rot.

Legislation | European Union | 1993

Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Planting material/seeds, Quarantine, Vegetables/legumes, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Potato Cyst Nematodes Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2011

Keyword: Plant protection, Vegetables/legumes, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX