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Plant Protection Act (No. 14 of 1941).

Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source


Abstract
This Act prescribes measures for the prevention of spreading of pests and diseases among plants.
The Act provides for the appointment of a Chief Plant Protection Officer and regulation-making powers of the Minister for purposes of protecting plants. The Act further: provides, among other things, for the notification of pests and diseases declared to be notifiable pests and diseases by the Minister; provides for powers of authorized officers including the power to put nursery stock under quarantine; and prescribes offences.
Notes
Revised edition of 1992 of Chapter 329 as amended.
Repealed
Yes
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No