This Act makes provision for measures for the prevention of the spreading of plant diseases and pests in the Bahamas. The objectives of this Act are- (a) to prevent the introduction and spread of plant diseases and alien invasive species in order to protect and promote and maintain the health of plants, including forestry and wild flora: (b) to promote the use of good agricultural practices; (c) to regulate the trade in plants, plant products and other regulated articles; and (d) to give effect to the WTO Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement). This Act applies to all plants and plant products, plant establishments and all plant owners. There shall be a Director of Plant Protection appointed under section 12 of the Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority Act, 2016. This Act defines the functions of the Director. The Director may establish plant protection committees to foster coordination among public entities or between public and private entities or for purposes of rendering scientific advice, as necessary. The Chairman of the Food Safety Authority may designate phytosanitary officers. Duties and powers of such designated officers are defined. The Act furthermore, makes provision with respect to plant control measures (declaration of regulated pests, notification of pests, quarantine, etc.), registration of plant establishments, rights and duties of plant establishment operators, import and export of plants, plant products and other regulated articles, certification of exported items, appeal, and regulation-making powers of the Minister.
巴哈马 · 2016-06-20