Malathion Control Act No. 22 of 1985. Pays/Territoire Sri Lanka Type du document Législation Date 1985 Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completAn 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. Sujet Plantes cultivées Mot clé Pesticides Commerce intérieur Commerce international Emballage/étiquetage Transport/dépôt Inspection Aire géographique Asie, Asie et Pacifique, Océan Indien, Mer de l'Asie du Sud-Est, Asie du Sud Résumé 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. Texte intégral Anglais