Resolution No. 4 of 2004 concerning the ban on the importation and introduction of palm date trees from countries affected by palm diseases. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Fruits/edible nuts Hygiene/sanitary procedures International trade Offences/penalties Pests/diseases Plant protection Authorization/permit 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 the day after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The aim of this Resolution is to protect date palm trees against diseases. The present Resolution is composed of 5 articles. Article 1 prohibits the importation or introduction of date trees, fronds, nursery plants and coconuts from countries affected by palm diseases. Article 2 allows the importation of date’s nursery plants in accordance with requirements and conditions specified by the Agricultural Quarantine Unit at the Plant Wealth Department. Article 3 contains offences and penalties. Full text Arabic Website www.legalaffairs.gov.bh References - Legislation Amended by Resolution No. 3 of 2006 amending Resolution No. 4 of 2004 prohibiting the importation and introduction of palms from countries infected by palm date disease. Legislation | Bahrain | 2006 Keyword: Fruits/edible nuts, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Offences/penalties, Pests/diseases, Plant protection, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX