Paragraph 11 Prohibition on the planting of potatoes in infested fieldsI1

England and Wales

(1)

Unless authorised to do so by an inspector, no person may—

(a)

plant any potatoes that are intended for the production of seed potatoes in an infested field, or

(b)

plant or store any susceptible material which is intended for planting in an infested field.

(2)

A plant health inspector may authorise the planting of susceptible bulbs or susceptible plants in an infested field.

(3)

An authorisation under sub-paragraph (2) must be by notice and must contain F1one of the relevant specified measures.

Annotations

F1: Words in Sch. 2 para. 11(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Plant Health (Amendment etc.) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1628), regs. 1(2)(b), 17(7)