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Malathion Control Act No. 22 of 1985.

Pays/Territoire
Sri Lanka
Type du document
Législation
Date
1985
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Titre complet
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.
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