This Act makes provision for measures for the prevention of the spreading of plant diseases and pests in the Bahamas. The Governor-General may appoint inspectors for purposes of this Act. The Act grants powers to the Minister to regulate the importation of plants and prohibits the importation of plants or plant-related material which is not in accordance with such rules. The Minister may also regulate movement and other handling of plants and plant-related materials such as soil, but may also restrict the movement of persons or animals for purposes of this Act. The Act further specifies powers of inspectors and defines offences.
Bahamas · 1916-08-01