Tyrol Plant Protection Law 2001. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Tirol Document type Legislation Date 1949 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Basic legislation Plant production Plant protection Pests/diseases Royalties/fees Transport/storage Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law has entered into force on 23 April 1949. Abstract The purpose of the present Law is to ensure the protection of plants against harmful organisms including weed. The text deals with the following issues: general provisions, definition of terms; duties of persons entitled to dispose of land, buildings and means of transports; application of certain plant protection measures; interdiction of cultivating harmful organisms; guidelines for combating harmful organisms; costs; experts of the Commission of the European Union; penalties; competent authorities and European Community Law. The text consists of 21 articles. Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 2000/29/EC on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community. Legislation | European Union | 2000 Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Certification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Fire Blight Ordinance 2000. Legislation | Austria | 2000 (2008) Keyword: Fruits/edible nuts, Pests/diseases, Registration, Offences/penalties, Plant protection Source: FAO, FAOLEX