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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