Chapter 4 of Title 22 of the Code of Federated States of Micronesia- Quarantines.
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Abstract
This Act makes provision with respect to quarantine of plants and animals for the purpose of preventing the introduction and further dissemination of injurious insects, pests, and diseases into and within the Federated States of Micronesia.
The Act grants the power to make Regulations and to appoint agricultural quarantine inspectors to the Secretary of Resources and Development and the power to issue an emergency order relating to domestic quarantine to Governors. Inspectors may issue emergency quarantine measures and shall control the importation of all animals and plants or parts thereof, including seeds, fruits, vegetables, cuttings, etc. entering the Federated States of Micronesia. The Act also provides for seizure of illegally imported material and the disinfecting of means of transport.
The Act grants the power to make Regulations and to appoint agricultural quarantine inspectors to the Secretary of Resources and Development and the power to issue an emergency order relating to domestic quarantine to Governors. Inspectors may issue emergency quarantine measures and shall control the importation of all animals and plants or parts thereof, including seeds, fruits, vegetables, cuttings, etc. entering the Federated States of Micronesia. The Act also provides for seizure of illegally imported material and the disinfecting of means of transport.
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Unofficial consolidation as at 19 August 2001.
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No
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