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Provided there is no risk of the spread of Potato Cyst Nematode and the control of the pest is not prejudiced, an inspector may, by notice in writing, authorise—

(a)

the growing on a contaminated plot of potatoes, other than seed potatoes, which are resistant to pathotypes of Potato Cyst Nematode found on that contaminated plot;

(b)

the growing on a contaminated plot of potatoes, other than seed potatoes, provided that such potatoes are to be harvested before the cysts of Potato Cyst Nematode mature; or

(c)

the growing on a contaminated plot of potatoes other than seed potatoes where the ground has been decontaminated by appropriate means.