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Malathion Control Act No. 22 of 1985.

País/Territorio
Sri Lanka
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
1985
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Título completo
An Act to prohibit the possession, transport, sale and use of malathion in Sri Lanka by unauthorized individuals, and for the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Materia
Cultivos
Palabra clave
Plaguicidas Comercio interior Comercio internacional Envasado/etiquetado Transporte/depósito Inspección
Área geográphica
Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Océano Índico, Mares del Asia Sudoriental, Asia Meridional
Resumen

The Act provides restrictions on custody, sale, transport and use of the pesticide known as malathion. Importation of this insecticide is consented only to the appointed State Authority. Authorized Officers may inspect locations where the compound is handled, stored or packaged, vehicles carrying it and open sack or parcel containing it. Unlawful possession of malathion is an offence and violators shall be fined, or jailed or sentenced to both penalties.

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