Plant Protection Rules (No. 2031)

Plant Protection Rules 2031 In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 9 of the Plant Protection Act, 2029 His Majesty's Government is pleased to make the following rules: 1. Short title, and commencement: I) These rules may be called the Plant Protection Rules, 2031. 2) They shall come into force at once. 2. Definitions: In these rules, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context: a) 'Plant Quarantine Officer' means chief officer appointed by His Majesty's Government for the purpose of plant quarantine. b) 'Certificate' means official certificate of plant health granted by the authorised institution in the country of origin. c) 'Disease' means any abnormal stage of plant or plant product caused by protozoa, fungus, bacteria, virus, mycoplasma or any other organism. d) 'Insect' means all types of insects including mites. e) 'Treatment' means fumigation, hot water treatment, seed treatment or any other scientific treatment applied for the purpose of destroying or reducing any infection or infestation that may occur on, in or amongst plant materials. 3. Permission for the import of plant or plant product: 1) A person who desires to import plant or plant product should submit an application in the form prescribed in Appendix-I along with an amount of Rupees 10.00 as a fee for the permit, 2) The plant quarantine officer may, after the application and the fee mentioned above are submitted, issue import permit in the form prescribed in Appendix-2. But no permit shall be required for the import of processed food, packed tinned or dried frnits and vegetables and cocoa, tea and tobacco ready for consumption. 4. Submission of Declaration form: A person who desires to import plant or plant product should fill in and submit a declaration form as prescribed in Appendix-3. 5. Inspection and Treatment: I) Plant or plant product imported from any country shall be inspected at the entry point by the plant quarantine officer or any other person authorised by him. 2) The plant or plant product imported as above shall be treated or tested in post entry quarantine and shall be released if found to be free from diseases and pests. 3) If the plant or plant product is treated, the importer shall have to pay the required treatment fee as prescribed in Appendix-4. 6. Import of packing materials: 1) All packing materials shall be inspected at the entry point and shall be allowed if they are found to be free from diseases and pests. 2) All packing materials shall be allowed if they have been sterilized or if it is mentioned in the official certificate that they are free from diseases and pests. 7. Certificate for the export of plant or plant product: 1) A person who desires to export any plant or plant product, should submit an application to the plant quarantine officer. 2) Description in the form prescribed in Appendix-5 should be submitted along with the application. 3) The plant quarantine officer may, after the application and description mentioned above are submitted, grant Phytosanitary certificate provided there is no obstacle in granting it. Plant Quarantine Officer, Appendix No. 1 (Related to sub-section (1) or section 3 of the rule) Application for Import Permit His Majesty's Government Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Irrigation Department of Agriculture Division of Plant Pathology (Plant Quarantine) Khumaltar, Lalitpur, Nepal. I hereby make application for the permission to import into Nepal the following plant or plant product. I agree to abide by the rules regulating import under the Plant Protection Act, 2029. Name of Plant/Plant Product: Scientific Name: Variety: Quantity: Point of Entry: From Where to Import: Special Reason for Importation: Name and Signature of the Exporter No. Appendix No. 2 (Related to sub-section (2) or section 3 of the rule) His Majesty's Government Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Irrigation Department of Agriculture Division of Plant Pathology (Plant Quarantine) Import Permit Khumaltar, Lalitpur, Nepal. Date: Permission is hereby granted to ........ , ....................................... to import ....................................... . grown in ........................................ through ....................................... . The importer shall have to abide by tllll following rules: 1) This permit is valid for 3 months from the date of its issue and can be renewed by paying fee. 2) No plant or plant product shall be imported into Nepal by means of letter or a sample post. Plant Quarantine Officer Appendix No. 3 (Related to sub-section (1) or section 4 of the rule) Declaration form to be filled in by the importer of plant or plant product Name of Address or the Importer: Name of Plant or Plant Product: Scientific Name: Variety: Part Imported: Number/Quantity: Point ofEntry: From Where to Import: Special Reason for Importation: Date: Name and Signature of the Importer Appendix No. 4 (Related to sub-section (3) or section 5 of the rule) Treatment Fee a) Fumigation Fee Per cubic feet fumigation chamber space: Rs.2.00 b) Seed Treatment Fee: Per kilogram seed: Rs. 1.00 Appendix No. 5 (Related to sub-section (2) or section 7 of the rule) Description to be submitted by the exporter of plant or plant product along with application form Name of Address or the Exporter: Name of Address of Consignee: Number and Description of Package: Distinguishing Mark : Origin: Means of conveyance: Point of Entry: Name and Quantity ofproduct: Scientific Name: Date: Name and Signature of the Exporter No. Appendix No. 6 (Related to sub-section (3) or section 7 of the rule) His Majesty's Government Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Irrigation Department of Agriculture Division of Plant Pathology (Plant Quarantine) Khumaltar, Lalitpur, Nepal. Date: PHYTOSANIT ARY CERTIFICATE This is to certify that the plant, parts of plants or plant products described below or representative samples of them were thoroughly examined on (Date) .................................... by (Name) ........................... . an authorised officer of knowledge to be substantially free from injurious diseases and pests and that the consignment is believed to conform with the current phytosanitary regulation of the importing country both as stated in the additional declaration hereon and otherwise .................................................................... . Fumigation or disinfection treatment: Date: Treatment: Duration of exposure: ........................................ Chemical & Concentration: Additional Declaration: [Stamp] Name of Address or the Exporter: Name of Address of Consignee: [Signature] [Designation] DESCRIPTION OF CONSIGNMENT Number and Description of Packages: Distinguishing Mark : Origin: Means of conveyance: Point of Entry: Name and Quantity of Product: Botanical Name: