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Resolution No. 10 of 1993 concerning the ban on the importation or introduction of date palm trees from countries affected by palm diseases.

Country/Territory
Bahrain
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Fruits/edible nuts International trade Offences/penalties Pests/diseases Plant protection Planting material/seeds Plant production
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The purpose of this Resolution is to protect date palm trees from diseases. This Resolution is composed of 4 articles. Article 1 bans the importation or introduction of date palm trees, palm seedlings, date-palm panicles, palm fronds, palm leaves, date cluster stalks, coconuts, oil palms and ornamental palms from all countries listed in the table at the Ministry of Trade and Agriculture with the objective to protect agricultural wealth in Bahrain. Article 2 contains offences and penalties.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.legalaffairs.gov.bh

References - Legislation

Repeals

Resolution No. 8 of 1984 prohibiting the introduction of date palms, ornamental palms and palm seedlings from countries affected by palm diseases.

Legislation | Bahrain | 1984

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Fruits/edible nuts, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Offences/penalties, Plant protection, Planting material/seeds, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX