Plant Protection and Health Act (Cap. 31).
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act makes provision for the protection of plants from diseases and pests. It consists of 32 sections divided into 6 Parts: Preliminary (I); Administration, Officers And Duties (II); Prevention and Control of Pests, Weeds and Diseases (III); Import And Export Control (IV); Offences and Penalties (V); Miscellaneous Provisions (VI). The Phytosanitary and Inspection Service in the Department responsible for Crop Protection shall be responsible for the protection of the agricultural resources of Uganda from harmful organisms that exist in the country or could be introduced into the country. The Commissioner for Crop Protection shall be responsible for the administration of this Act. Inspectors shall be appointed by the Minister. The Minister shall appoint a Plant Protection and Health Technical Committee. The Minister may, by statutory instrument make rules for the purpose of preventing and controlling attacks by or spread of harmful organisms or diseases in Uganda.
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Long title of text
An Act to consolidate and reform the law relating to protection of plants against destructive diseases, pests and weeds, to prevent the introduction and spread of harmful organisms that may adversely affect Uganda's agriculture, the natural environment and livelihood of the people, to ensure sustainable plant and environmental protection, to regulate the export and import of plants and plant products and introduction of new plants in accordance with international commitments on plant protection so as to protect and enhance the international reputation of Ugandan agricultural imports and exports, to entrust all plant protection regulatory functions to the Government, and for other related matters.
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Notes
This Act is enacted as Act No. 6 of 2016.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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