Resolution No. 740 regulating the use of pesticides. Country/Territory Libya Document type Regulation Date 1973 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Pesticides Authorization/permit Internal trade International trade Registration Geographical area Africa, Mediterranean, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on 1 December 1973. Abstract This Resolution is composed of 12 articles. The importation of pesticides and derivatives shall be prohibited unless a previous licence has been obtained by the Plant Protection Division under the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reform (art. 1). Whoever possesses pesticides shall provide all necessary information, regarding the quantity and quality of pesticides, to the Plant Protection Division within 30 days (art. 2). The classification of pesticides is the competence of the Division (art. 3). The Division shall also issue temporary permits for the use of pesticides (art. 4). Individuals authorized to use pesticides and derivatives shall keep a Register. Full text Arabic