Plant Quarantine Act, 1976 (No. 167).
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Abstract
This Act provides for the control, prevention and eradication of agricultural pests, plant diseases and noxious plants.
Directors shall be responsible for putting into effect the provisions of this Act and shall have the power to appoint Inspecting Officers whose powers and duties are outlined in the text. Diseased plants which might endanger other plants shall be destroyed, removed or treated by the owner. The Director may also place any land under isolation when any of the plants on it are diseased. Provisions as to compensation are specified in the Act. Furthermore, the Act prohibits the importation or possession of noxious plants and pests. Penal provisions are given in the text.
Directors shall be responsible for putting into effect the provisions of this Act and shall have the power to appoint Inspecting Officers whose powers and duties are outlined in the text. Diseased plants which might endanger other plants shall be destroyed, removed or treated by the owner. The Director may also place any land under isolation when any of the plants on it are diseased. Provisions as to compensation are specified in the Act. Furthermore, the Act prohibits the importation or possession of noxious plants and pests. Penal provisions are given in the text.
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An Act to amend and consolidate the laws relating to the control, prevention and eradication of agricultural pests, noxious plants and plant diseases and to extend cooperation in the control of the movement of pests in international trade for matters connected therewith.
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English
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