Plant Pest and Disease (Import Control) Order, 1997 (S.I. No. 9 of 1998).

This Order prohibits the importation of planting materials used for the propagation of crops specified in its First Schedule. Tissues f cultures and seeds of planting material that are certified free of pests by the relevant authority as stated in he phytosanitary certificate maybe imported under a permit issued pursuant to the Plant Pest and Disease (Import Control) Regulations, 1997. Importation of plants and parts of plants listed in the Second Schedule to this Order is prohibited, except for plants from countries where the Pink Mealybug is reported to exist, which may be imported pursuant to approval of the Chief Agricultural Officer under specified conditions. The importation of plant products listed in the Third Schedule to this Order is subject to prohibitions and restrictions as are set out in the Schedule.