Plant Diseases Act 2002. País/Territorio Australia Subdivisión territorial Australian Capital Territory Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2002 (2015) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act for the control of diseases and pests affecting plants, and for other purposes. Materia Cultivos Palabra clave Plantas textiles/fibras Protección vegetal Plagas/enfermedades Frutas/nueces comestibles Verduras/legumbres Cultivos/praderas Área geográphica Asia y Pacifico, Australia y Nueva Zelandia, Océano Índico, Oceania, Pacífico Sur Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 2 June 2003 except for sections 1 and 2 which enter into force on 2 December 2002. Resumen This Act lays down rules aiming at the prevention of introduction of pests and diseases affecting plants or fruit. To this end, the Minister may appoint places of entry and quarantine, and require, by order, any measures for the purpose of treating a disease or pest or preventing the spreading thereof. Enforcement measures (e.g. seizure or destruction of plants) are established in case of infringement of the directions contained in any proclamation or given by an inspector (Part 4). Texto completo Inglés Página web www.austlii.edu.au