Control of Plants Act |
Control of Plants (Phytosanitary Certification) Rules |
R 6 |
REVISED EDITION 1996 |
(30th December 1994) |
[30th December 1994] |
Citation |
1. These Rules may be cited as the Control of Plants (Phytosanitary Certification) Rules. |
Definition |
2. In these Rules, “consignment” means a consignment of plants or plant products to be loaded onto a vessel at any one time on behalf of one exporter. |
Application for phytosanitary certificate to export plants or plant products |
Inspection and examination before certification |
4.—(1) For the purposes of phytosanitary certification of a consignment of plants or plant products in respect of which the application has been made, the agricultural officer may —
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Issue of phytosanitary certificates |
5.—(1) No phytosanitary certificate shall be issued unless —
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Other certificates and permits |
6. In the phytosanitary certification of a consignment of plants or plant products, the agricultural officer may upon payment by the applicant of the fee specified in the Second Schedule —
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Fees payable for phytosanitary certification |
7.—(1) The fees payable for the services rendered for the phytosanitary certification are specified in the Second Schedule.
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Conditions and restrictions imposed upon certification |
8.—(1) In issuing a phytosanitary certificate under this rule, the agricultural officer may impose such conditions and restrictions as he thinks fit to ensure continued validity of the phytosanitary certification.
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Replacement of phytosanitary certificate |
9.—(1) Where a phytosanitary certificate is torn, defaced or if any of the particulars therein has become illegible or requires an amendment, the exporter of the plants or plant products in respect of which the certificate was issued may apply to the Director for the issue of a replacement.
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Remission of fees |
10. Any fee payable by any Government department or scientific institution under these Rules for the services rendered for phytosanitary certification may be remitted either wholly or in part —
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Offences relating to use and forgery |
11. Any person who —
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