Plant Diseases Act 1924.
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Abstract
This Act, consisting of 29 sections and completed by four Schedules, 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 (sects. 3-9). Further provisions concern the power of the Ministry to make orders for or with respect to any matter relating to: (a) the grading or packing of fruit and vegetables; and (b) the branding or labelling of coverings containing fruit, vegetables or other plants. Schedules 1 and 2 contain a list of types of fruit and a list of types of vegetables, respectively.
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An Act to make further provision to prevent the introduction into New South Wales of diseases and pests affecting plants or fruit; to provide for the eradication of such diseases and pests, and to prevent the spread thereof; to make certain provisions with regard to the sale and grading of fruit and vegetables; to make certain provisions as to cotton plants; to repeal the Vine and Vegetation Diseases and Fruit Pests Act 1912; to amend the Fruit Cases Act 1912 and certain other Acts; and for purposes connected therewith.
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Reprinted as at 1 January 2014 (generated 8 February 2016 at 10:48).
Repealed
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English
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