Plant Quarantine Act of Bhutan. País/Territorio Bhután Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1993 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Cultivos Palabra clave Legislación básica Protección vegetal Cuarentena Plagas/enfermedades Inspección Comercio internacional Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Naciones en desarrollo sin litoral, Países menos desarrollados, Asia Meridional Resumen The purpose of this Act is to prevent introduction of pests in Bhutan, to control pests already present in the country, to promote international cooperation in the field of plant protection and to provide import and export facilities. The Royal Government may issue regulations for purposes of this Act, declare infected areas, prohibit import in Bhutan of certain plants and goods, and prescribe quarantine and other pest control measures (sect. 5). Plants, plant products, goods, soil, packages, etc. listed in section 6 are considered to be subject to plant quarantine. No person shall land any plants in Bhutan except through designated entry points. Remaining provisions deal with powers of the Government, exclusion of liability for damage, and prescribe penalties. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.moa.gov.bt