Destructive Insects and Pests Acts 1958 and 1991 (Chalara fraxinea) (No. 2) Order 2012 (S.I. No. 431 of 2012).

This Order provides for measures to prevent the spread of Chalara fraxinea in the genus Fraxinus L, which affects wood. Wood shall only imported in accordance with these Regulations and the Minister may direct in writing the removal or destruction of a crop, plant product or wood which is infected with Chalara fraxinea or which in the opinion of an inspector authorized by the Minister appears: (a) to be infected by Chalara fraxinea, or (b) likely to spread Chalara fraxinea. The Minister may also prohibit the keeping, selling or exposing or offering for sale a crop, plant product or wood which is infected or appears to be infected and may prohibit the distribution in any manner a plant of the genus Fraxinus L. unless it is accompanied by a plant passport.