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Tree Pests Ordinance, 1982.

Country/Territory
Guernsey (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1982 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Forestry protection measures Timber Planting material/seeds Forest management/forest conservation Plant protection Pests/diseases International trade Genetically modified organism (GMO) Biosafety Biotechnology
Geographical area
Europe, North Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Ordinance provides for the control by the States of the importation, keeping and release of non-indigenous tree-pests and genetic manipulation of tree pests. A person shall not, without a licence issued by the States, keep or release a non-indigenous tree pest or a tree pest that has been subject to genetic manipulation or engage in any activity involving genetic manipulation of a plant pest. Other control measures include examination, sampling and marking by an inspector and the imposition by an inspector of remedial and precautionary measures.

Full text
English
Website
www.guernseylegalresources.gg

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Plant Health (Enabling Provisions) (Guernsey) Law, 2014 (No. X of 2014).

Legislation | Guernsey (UK) | 2014

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Inspection, International trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX