Agricultural Quarantine Order

THE AGRICULTURAL QUARANTINE ORDER LN 28/1986 LN 99/1988 LN 122/1990 LN 177/1990 LN 167/1993 LN 38/1994 LN 29/1995 (Sections 2, 7 & Sch I) [18th April 1986] Citation 1. This Order may be cited as the Agricultural Quarantine Order. Interpretation LN 38/1994 2. In this Order unless the context otherwise requires— "aircraft" means any aircraft that arrives within Solomon Islands territory having commenced the flight of entry from a point outside of Solomon Islands territory; "airport" means any area of land or water designed, equipped or set apart or used for the landing or take-off of aircraft; "Authority" means— (a) in relation to an airport, the Civil Aviation Division; and (b) in relation to a port, the Solomon Islands Port Authority. "fitting" means any container, cage or other device so designed for carriage of animals, and includes any halters, saddlery, brushes, clothes or other implements which have been in contact with animals; "fodder" means any hay, straw, chaff, grain, litter or any plant in any form, and includes any other thing used or suitable for use as food or litter for animals, or found with or associated with animals; "incineration" means to reduce any refuse to ash by burning; "infected" in relation to any plant, animal, animal product or other thing means, though not known to be diseased, any plant, animal, animal product or thing which has had direct or indirect contact with any diseased plant, animal, animal product or thing; or any place which an inspector suspects to be carrying or harbouring any disease; "refuse" means any garbage, rubbish or packing material; "ship" means any ship that arrives within Solomon Islands territory, having commenced the voyage of entry from a point outside of Solomon Islands. Licences 3. For the purposes of this Order, an inspector may issue licences in the Forms A, B, C and D set out in Schedule I, subject to such conditions (including conditions as to quarantine, testing and treating) as he may deem appropriate in respect of the particular import. Conditions for import of plants 4. No person shall import any plant unless such person— (a) is in possession of a valid licence issued by an inspector in Form A set out in Schedule 1; (b) complies with the conditions specified in such licence; (c) produces a phytosanitary certificate substantially in the form of the specimen appended to the International Plant Protection Convention Rome 1951, duly signed by an official authorised to issue such certificate in the country of origin; and (d) ensures that the packing material used is clean and does not contain any earth or other agent capable of transmitting any pest or disease. Conditions for import of animal 5. (1) No person shall import any animal unless— (a) such person has in his possession a valid licence issued by an inspector in Form B set out in Schedule 1; and (b) the animal is imported in accordance with the conditions of the licence. Conditions for import of animal produce 6. No person shall import any animal produce unless— (a) such person has in his possession a valid licence issued by an inspector in Form C set out in Schedule 1; and (b) the animal produce is imported in accordance with the conditions of the licence. Conditions of import of earth 7. No person shall import earth unless— (a) such person has in his possession a valid licence issued by an inspector in Form D set out in Schedule 1; and (b) the earth is imported in accordance with the conditions of the licence. Restriction on import 8. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs 4, 5, 6 or 7, no licence may be issued under this Order in respect of any plant, animal, animal product or earth if, in the opinion of the Minister, such importation is likely to introduce any pest or disease to the Solomon Islands. Import for scientific purpose 9. Nothing in this Order shall preclude the Minister from permitting the importation of any plant, or animal on such conditions as he thinks fit for the purpose of scientific research or experiment. Landing of imports 10. An import shall not be taken off a vessel or aircraft except— (a) at a place specified by the Minister by order; and (b) in compliance with this Order and any special directions given in respect of the particular import by an inspector. Treatment and release of import 11. Any import (whether or not imported in contravention of this Order or the conditions of any licence) which, in the opinion of an inspector has been in contact with any pest or disease or may be infected or contaminated— (a) may, if the inspector thinks fit, be treated under his supervision; or (b) if it has been taken off the aircraft or vessel in which it was imported, shall not be taken out of the port or other place at which it was taken off, unless it has been examined and passed by an inspector; or (c) if it is in the custody of the post office for the purpose of transmission by post, shall not be taken out of the post office, unless it has been examined and passed by an inspector. Disinfection of imported vehicles, machinery, conveyance and equipment 12. (1) Where any vehicle, machinery, conveyance or other equipment is imported into Solomon Islands, and is in the opinion of an inspector, contaminated with any earth, animal manure, other animal product, or plant, the inspector shall direct the person by whom the vehicle, machinery, conveyance or other equipment is imported, to have it disinfected in a manner approved by the inspector so as to prevent the introduction of any pest or disease into Solomon Islands. (2) Any disinfection so directed under sub-paragraph (1), shall be conducted under the supervision of an inspector at a place approved by the inspector for such disinfection. (3) Any costs incurred in the disinfection of any vehicle, machinery, conveyance or other equipment pursuant to this paragraph, shall be payable by the importer of such vehicle, machinery, conveyance or other equipment. Dealing with prohibited imports 13. Any import which is imported in contravention of this Order or the conditions specified in the licence, or which in the opinion of an inspector may have been in contact with any pest or disease may— (a) be seized and detained by the inspector; (b) be destroyed by or under the supervision of the inspector; or (c) be re-exported by the inspector. Diseased, pestiferous or infected imports 14. (1) Notwithstanding the compliance with this Order or the conditions of the licence, where an inspector on examination considers an import to be diseased, pestiferous or infected and in his opinion cannot effectively be treated in Solomon Islands he shall— (a) direct the importer to re-export the import within twenty-eight days from the date of importation; or (b) direct that the import be destroyed or otherwise disposed of under the supervision of an inspector in such manner as the inspector deems fit. (2) Any expenses incurred in exporting or destroying any import under paragraph 13 or this paragraph shall be paid for by the importer. Imports in transit 15. (1) The provisions of paragraphs 4, 5, 6 or 7 shall not apply to any plant, animal, animal product, earth or any other item or thing that is in transit in any aircraft or vessel, provided such import is not taken off the aircraft or vessel in Solomon Islands, except as refuse or waste matter to be dealt in the manner provided under paragraph 18. (2) In order to secure compliance with sub-paragraph (1), an inspector may require the pilot or master of the aircraft or vessel to enter into a bond in Form E or Form F set out in Schedule 1. Provision of amenities for incineration LN 38/1994 16. The Authority shall provide at its international ports or international airports, as the case may be, in manner approved by the Minister, the following facilities— (a) an incinerator for the disposal of refuse from ships or aircrafts; (b) means of conveyance of the refuse from such ship or aircraft to the incinerator; (c) washing facilities with hot and cold running water for the use by persons handling refuse from ships or aircraft. Operation of incineration LN 38/1994 17. The Authority shall ensure that— (a) all refuse from ships and aircraft are removed and conveyed to its incinerator in accordance with paragraph 16; (b) any other refuse that are within the Authority's area are removed and conveyed to its incinerator; (c) all refuse that have been conveyed to the incinerator under this Order shall be destroyed within twenty-four (24) hours after such conveyance to the satisfaction of the inspector; and (d) the premises in which the incinerator is situated and all receptacles, vehicles, machinery and equipment used in the disposal of the refuse, are disinfected at the end of each process, or at the end of each day on which they are used and are in all respects maintained in a clean and tidy condition to the satisfaction of the inspector. Refuse from vessel and aircraft 18. (1) No refuse or other waste matter shall be removed from a vessel or aircraft unless it is removed under the supervision of an inspector and disposed of as directed by him. (2) All refuse and waste matter in the vessel or aircraft shall be kept in a receptacle that is— (a) so designed as to prevent any leakage or escape of such refuse or waste matter; (b) approved for the purpose by an inspector; and (c) stored on board to the satisfaction of an inspector. (3) An inspector may, at any time order the master of the vessel or the pilot in command of the aircraft to remove any refuse or other waste matter from the vessel or aircraft. (4) Any expenses incurred by an inspector in removing or disposing of any refuse or other waste matter under this paragraph may be recovered from the master or agent of the vessel or, in the case of an aircraft from the pilot in command or the owner or agent, as the case may be. Incoming vessels-report of arrival and cargo 19. (1) A report shall be made by the agent or master of any vessel that is to enter Solomon Islands at any of the ports specified for the purpose by order. (2) The report shall be made to an inspector not later than twenty-four hours before the time of arrival at the port, and state the estimated time of arrival. (3) The inspector shall be provided with copies of the cargo manifest and a list of all containers intended for discharge from the vessel in Solomon Islands, not later than twelve hours prior to the estimated time of arrival. (4) Where, without valid reason the agent or master of the vessel fails to produce the report or the documents referred to in sub-paragraphs (2) or (3) of this paragraph, the person required to do so, shall be in contravention of this paragraph and be liable to the penalty prescribed under section 7 of the Act. (5) In this paragraph, "vessel" does not include a canoe. Incoming aircraft-report of arrival and cargo 20. (1) A report shall be made by the agent or pilot of any aircraft that is to enter Solomon Islands and land at any of the airports specified for the purpose by order. (2) The report shall be made to an inspector not later than two hours before the time of arrival at the airport, and state the estimated time of arrival. (3) On arrival of the aircraft the inspector shall be provided with copies of the cargo manifest, consignment notes and lists of the crew and passengers. (4) Where, without valid reason the agent or pilot in command of the aircraft fails to produce the report or the documents referred to in sub-paragraphs (2) or (3) of this paragraph, the person required to do so, shall be in contravention of this paragraph and be liable to the penalty prescribed under section 7 of the Act. Incoming vessels and aircraft-further provisions 21. (1) This paragraph applies to a vessel or aircraft which has entered Solomon Islands. (2) In the case of a vessel— (a) it may not enter any port or landing place except a place specified for the purpose by order; (b) no cargo may be taken off and no passenger permitted to land until clearance for the purpose is given by an inspector; and (c) if arriving from a country specified in Schedules 2 or 3, it shall not come alongside any wharf until it has been inspected by an inspector. (3) In the case of an aircraft— (a) it may not land at any place except a place specified for the purposes by order; (b) no cargo may be taken off and no passenger permitted to land until the aircraft has been inspected by an inspector; and (c) the hatches, doors and other openings shall be closed during the hours of darkness. (4) Where a vessel or aircraft arrives at any place specified for the purposes by order, the vessel or aircraft and the contents may be treated (whether by cleansing, disinfection or otherwise) by or under the supervision of an inspector in a manner the inspector considers desirable for the purpose of preventing the introduction of any pest or disease into Solomon Islands. (5) In the case of a vessel, arriving from a country specified in Schedules 2 or 3, an inspector may, by notice in writing to the master, owner or agent— (a) require the holes to be closed during the hours of darkness; (b) require that, at such time as may be specified in the notice, the vessel be kept a specified distance away from any pier or wharf; and (c) require that access to and egress from the vessel be prohibited or restricted at such times and in such manner as may be specified in the notice. (6) Where a vessel or aircraft arrives at any place specified for the purpose by order, the master or pilot in command shall complete a certificate in Form G set out in Schedule 1 and specify all the information required therein. (7) Where the requirements of this paragraph are not complied with, the master of the vessel or the pilot in command of the aircraft or the respective agents shall be in contravention of this paragraph and be liable to the penalty prescribed under section 7 of the Act. (8) In this paragraph, "vessel" does not include a canoe. Landing of fittings and fodder 22. Fittings and fodder may be unloaded off any aircraft or vessel only with the prior approval of an inspector and subject to the terms and conditions of such approval. Costs of inspection, treatment, destruction, etc. LN 29/1995 23. (1) The costs and charges to be paid in respect of any inspection, (including whilst in quarantine) fumigation, treatment, destruction or disposal of an import shall be in accordance with the scale of costs and charges determined by the Minister and as set out in Schedule 4. (2) The fees and charges for attendance by any inspector outside official working hours for the purpose of paragraphs 20 and 21 shall be as specified in Public Service General Orders (G.O.). SCHEDULE 1 FORM A LICENCE TO IMPORT PLANTS TO: Licence No. ........... Subject to the provisions of the Agricultural Quarantine Act and the conditions specified herein, permission is granted to import the following plants— Botanical Nature (plants, name Common name Number cuttings, Country of origin seed etc.) CONDITIONS 1. This licence is valid for a period of one year from the date of issue for SINGLE/MULTIPLE* importation. * Delete as necessary 2. This licence must be produced at the time of importation. 3. The plant must be accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate issued in the country of origin. 4. The plant may only be imported through.......................................... (port or place of entry in Solomon Islands). 5. The importation must comply with the specific requirements attached hereto. Date: Signed: Inspector *Delete as necessary. FORM B LICENCE TO IMPORT ANIMALS TO: Licence No. .......... Subject to the provisions of the Agricultural Quarantine Act and to the conditions specified herein, permission is granted to import the following animals— Type of Animal Species Breed* Sex Number Country of Origin CONDITIONS 1. This licence is valid for a period of four months from the date of issue for SINGLE/MULTIPLE** importation.[fn]Delete as necessary. 2. This licence and health documents must accompany the animal. 3. The animal may only be imported through ..................... (port or place of entry in Solomon Islands). 4. The importation must comply with the specific requirements attached hereto. Date: Signed: * For animals other than domesticated give common names if available. ** Delete as necessary. FORM C LICENCE TO IMPORT ANIMAL PRODUCTS TO: Licence No. ......... Subject to the provisions of the Agricultural Quarantine Act and to the conditions specified herein, permission is granted to import the following animal products— Product/Trade name Product Description Quantity Country of origin CONDITIONS 1. This licence is valid for a period of .................. months from the date of issue for SINGLE/MULTIPLE importation. [fn] Delete as necessary. 2. The licence must be produced at the time of importation. 3. The animal product may only be imported through (port or place of entry in Solomon Islands). 4. The importation must comply with the specific requirements attached hereto. Date: Signed: *Delete as necessary. FORM D LICENCE TO IMPORT EARTH TO: Licence No. ......... Subject to the provisions of the Agricultural Quarantine Act and to the conditions specified herein, permission is granted to import the following type of earth— Type of earth Quantity Country of origin CONDITIONS 1. This licence is valid for a period of six months from the date of issue for SINGLE/MULTIPLE importation. [fn]Delete as necessary. 2. This licence must be produced at the time of importation. 3. The earth may only be imported through ................................(port or place of entry in Solomon Islands). 4. The importation must comply with the specific requirements attached hereto. Date: Signed: *Delete as necessary. FORM E SHIP MASTER'S OR PILOT'S BOND AND GUARANTEE ANIMALS I, .......................................................................................................................... of ................................................................................... (hereinafter referred to as "the Master'' of the ship or aircraft) in the country of Solomon Islands am held and firmly bound to the Government .......................................................... of Solomon Islands in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) to be paid to the said Government. Dated at .......................... .this ............................ day of ................... 19 ... WHEREAS the animal, more particularly described in the Schedule hereto, being an animal which may not be introduced into Solomon Islands arrived at .................................................... on the ................................................ day of..................................................last, by the said ship (or aircraft). AND WHEREAS such animal, unless permitted under the Agricultural Quarantine Act, is not to be landed while such ship or aircraft remains in Solomon Islands. NOW THEREFORE the conditions of this bond or obligation is such that if the Master keeps the animal securely confined on board in such a manner as may be approved by an Inspector and does not allow such animal, unless permitted under the Act, to be landed, then this bond shall be void and of no effect, but otherwise the same shall remain in force. SCHEDULE Kind of animal Number Country and port where loaded Signed: Master In the presence of ) ) ) FORM F SHIP MASTER'S OR PILOT'S BOND AND GUARANTEE MEAT I, of hereinafter referred to as "the Master" of the ship or aircraft ................................................., in the country of Solomon Islands am held and firmly bound to the Government of Solomon Islands in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) to be paid to the said Government. Dated at ................................ this ......................... day of.................19 .... WHEREAS the meat, more particularly described in the Schedule hereto, being meat which may not be introduced into Solomon Islands, arrived at ....................................................... on the day of .................................... last, by the said ship (or aircraft). AND WHEREAS such meat, unless permitted under the Agricultural Quarantine Act, is not to be landed while such ship or aircraft remains in Solomon Islands. NOW THEREFORE the condition of this bond or obligation is such that if the Master keeps the meat securely confined on board in such a manner as may be approved by an Inspector and does not allow such meat, unless permitted under the Act, to be landed, then this bond shall be void and of no effect, but otherwise the same shall remain in force. SCHEDULE Meat on board Type & Country of Country & Port Weight origin where loaded Signed: Master In the presence of ) ) ) (Paragraph 21) FORM G MASTER'S CERTIFICATE I, (FULL NAME) of the (FULL NAME OF SHIP) hereby certify that while the said ship is or has been within the outer limits of the territorial sea of Solomon Islands: 1. No garbage has been or will be discharged overboard; 2. While in port, garbage storage or disposal will be in accordance with the inspector's instructions; 3. No meat or other animal product will be allowed to leave the said ship unless in accordance with the Agricultural Quarantine Act; 4. No plant or plant material will be allowed to leave the said ship except as in 3 above; 5. The following live animals are on board the said ship. Kind of animal Number Country and port where loaded To the best of my knowledge and belief the foregoing statements are true and correct in every particular; and I am fully aware of the provisions of the Agricultural Quarantine Act and orders made under it. Dated this ....................................day of ...................................... 19 ...... at ..................... Signature: (Master) (Paragraph 21) SCHEDULE 2 Places or countries in which the occurrence of Oryctes rhinoceros is known or suspected. American Samoa Andaman Islands Bangladesh Burma Caroline Islands Cocos—Keeling Islands Fiji Hainan Island Hong Kong India Indonesia (including Timor and West Irian) Kampuchea Labuan Laos Malaysia (including Sabah and Sarawak) Maldive Islands Mauritius Nicobar Islands Pakistan Papua New Guinea Philippines Ryukyu Islands Singapore Sri Lanka Taiwan Tokelau Islands Tonga Vietnam Wallis Islands Western Samoa (Paragraph 21) SCHEDULE 3 Places or countries in which the occurrence of Achatina fulica is known or suspected. American Samoa Bangladesh Brunei Comoro Islands Guam Hawaii Hong Kong India Indonesia (including Timor and West Irian) Kampuchea Mainland China Malaysia (including Sarawak and Sabah) Marianas Islands Mauritius New Caledonia Ogasawara Gunto (Bonin Islands) Palau Papua New Guinea Philippines Ponape Reunion Ryukyu Islands Seychelles Singapore Society Islands Sri Lanka Taiwan Tanzania Thailand Truk Tuamotu Islands Vanuatu Vietnam LN 29/1995 SCHEDULE 4 Prescribed charges for treatment, inspection, destruction or disposal of imports charged under "The Agricultural Quarantine Order". COMMODITIES FEES 1.0 Fees for Fumigation, Treatment or Destruction of Plants, Plant Products or Materials: (i) Fumigation of Plant Products (a) Fresh Fruits and Vegetables contained in packages, cartons, trays, cases; customarily used for packaging: Consignments of 10 packages or fewer $5.00 Consignments of more packages, —each package up to 50 packages $1.00/pkge —each package in excess of 50 (b) Plant Products; e.g. seed, grains in sacks or bags; Consignment of 5 packages or fewer $10.00/pkge Consignment of more than 5 packages —each package up to 10 packages $4.00/pkge —each package in excess of 10 packages $2.00/pkge (c) Nursery stock; plant cuttings, bulbs, corns, roots stock, tubers, rhizomes, etc., in cartons or boxes other than in sacks or bags. Consignments of less than 1 cu.m $10.00 Consignments of more than 1 cu.m —each 1 cu.m or part thereof, not exceeding 5 cu.m $15.00 —each 0.5 cu.m or part thereof in excess of 5 cu.m $5.00 (ii) Dusting & Dipping of Plant Products Fungicide/Insecticide Treatment; (a) Seeds: Charge per Kilogram $20.00 Minimum charge per Kg consignment $20.00 (b) Planting Materials: Charge per Kg. 1–5 kg $20.00 5–10 kg $40.00 Additional one (1) kg $05.00 1.2 FEES For Heat Treatments of Plant Products: (microwave heat treatment) Consignment of 01–500 kg $02.00 500 kg* $05.00 In excess of 1 kg $01.00 1.3 FEES for destruction of disposal of Quarantine Refuse: (i) Overseas Vessels refuse —Consignments of 1 to 2 collections $50.00 —For each additional collection of more than 2 collections $20.00 (ii) Overseas Aircraft refuse (a) Aircraft seating capacity of less than 20 passengers No Fee (b) Aircraft seating capacity of 20 or more passengers; Charge per collection $20.00 (iii) For Destruction of Quarantine Risk materials (other than above; using incinerator) Minimum Charge $50.00/load Maximum Charge $100.00 2.0 FEES for Fumigation, Treatment or Destruction of Animal Products: (a) Fumigation of Animal Health Risk Products (Using: Formalin—Fumigation) Consignment of 1 to 5 packages or items or less $20.00 Consignment of more than 5 packages $5.00 —each package up to 20 packages Each package/item in excess of 20 packages/items $2.00 (b) Fumigation or other Treatment of Animal Health Risk Items Where consignment is up to 1 cu.m. $20.00 (c) Destruction of Animal Health Risk Material Consignment of up to 1 cu.m $20.00 Where consignment or part exceed 1 cu.m each 0.5 cu.m of up to 10 cu.m $5.00 Where consignment in excess of 10 cu.m $2.00 3.0 Plants—Post Entry Quarantine Fees. 3.1 Fees For Inspection and Maintenance of Plants under Government P.E.Q.— (a) Fees for inspection and maintenance of plants while in quarantine of each consignment of nursery stock; bulbs, corns, rhizomes, and tubers of ornamental plants; Quarantine Period: No. of plant units Less than 3 months 5 months- 1 growing 2 growing per Consignment 3 months season seasons $ $ $ $ 01–25 25 50 150 600 26–50 35 70 210 840 51–100 45 90 270 1080 251–500 55 110 330 1320 501–1000 65 130 390 1500 1001–1500 75 150 450 1800 1501–2000 85 170 510 2040 2001 + a further $25 per additional 1000 unit or part thereof. (b) Fees For Inspection and Maintenance while in Quarantine of each consignment of plants grown from Agricultural Forestry Seeds and Shrub seeds; No. of seeds per 1 growing season consignment (minimum period in quarantine $ 01–100 80.00 101–500 120.00 501–1000 200.00 1001 + a further $100 per additional 1000 seeds or part thereof. NOTE No charge is made for Inspection of plants in quarantine by Government Departments. For Inspection of plants while in Private—Post Entry Facilities; Charges are to be calculated along with rates given under Government P.E.Q.—Rates. (ie. At Half the Rate of Fees.) 4.0 FEES For Inspection of Plant & Plant Produce (Imports): 4.1 Planting Materials: Charge per consignment $20.00 4.2 Fruits and Vegetables: Charge per item: $15.00 (Homogeneous produce) 4.3 Clearances of Bulk Grain Shipments: (i) Clearance of Bulk Grains (wheat, sorghum, rice imports, etc.) Charges per consignment $300.00 (ii) Clearance of Livestock Fees Charges per bag: 01–500 $50.00 500–1000 $100.00 1000–2000 $150.00 Additional 10 Bags: $5.00 5.0 FEES For Inspection of Animal Product Imports: (i) Poultry: Eggs Charge per consignment $50.00 Commercial Non Commercial (ii) Meat, Meat products (including frozen meat) (excluding hermetically seal meat in tin, glass, etc.) $1.20.00 $20.00 6.0 FEES For Inspection of Quarantine Risk Items: 6.1 Conveyances: (i) Containers: NO FEES (Within Customs declared Area, i.e. Port Limits) (ii) Containers: FCL & LCL (Outside Custom declared areas, i.e. outside Port Limits Charges per Container $20.00 (FCL. containers) 7.0 FEES For Inspection of Personal Effects: (including Garden Tools, pet, etc.) (i) Goods within Custom/AQS declared No charge Area; e.g. Ports, Airport, TNT, Airfreight (ii) Outside Customs declared Area: e.g. Residences, Industrial areas, etc. Charges per consignment: Minimum Charge $20.00 Maximum Charge $100.00 8.0 FEES for Quarantine/Veterinary in Respect of Animals Not Quarantined and Animals Under Quarantine (including, Vertebrate and non Vertebrate): 8.1 The following fees shall be payable for each Examination and Inspection of Live Animals: Animals Not Quarantined *Under Quarantine (PEQ) Inspection Fee (a) Dogs (Male/ Bitch) $100 (b) Cats (Male/ Female) $100 Each additional animal $25 of the property of the same owner Livestock for Breeding (c)* Horses, Assess and Mules (for one animal) per inspection $150 For each additional animal (the property of the same owner) $50 (d)* Sheep, goats, pigs; (for one animal) $150 For each additional animal up to 20 the property of the same owner $20 (e)* Cattle, Buffalo, etc. (for one animal) $150 for each additional animal up to 100 the property of the same owner $50 (f)*Poultry, Ducks, Geese, etc., (for one animal) $50 for each additional animal up to 100 of the same owner (N.B. Minimum of 2 inspections) $5 (g) Day old Chickens No. of Birds Up to 500 $50 500–200 $60 2000–5000 $80 5001 + for each additional 1000 birds $10 (h) Birds, Reptiles & Fish (excluding ornamental fish) per consignment $200 (i) Animal semen, Fertilised ova and eggs for each consignment $90 (j) Insects (including Bee/Queen Bees) $100 (k)* Circus animals, animals for or menagerie performing animals, wild or domesticated animals; For one (1) animal $500 (l)* Ornamental Fish (For each consignment or per box) $100 (m) Prawn (spawn) $100 *Animals held under Quarantine for a specific period $100 Note: For Animal Imports by Government for Research purposes: NO FEES charged. 9.0 FEES for Issue of Import Licences/Permits (For Plants & Plant Products animal and Animal Products): Commercial Non Commercial 9.1 Plant Product—Import Licence 9.1.1 Planting materials (Including vegetative or seeds, tissue culture, etc.) Import Licence (i) Single $100 $40 (ii) Multiple $500 Nil 9.1.2 Plant Products (Including Livestock Feeds, grains, seeds, etc.) Import Licence (i) Single $100 $20 (ii) Multiple $500 NIL 9.2 FEES for Animals Import Licence Import Licence (i) Single $100 (ii) Multiple $500 9.2.1 FEES for Animal Products Import Licence (Including Livestock Feed) Import Licence (i) Single $100 (ii) Multiple $500 10.0 FEES For Agriculture Quarantine Officers Attendance of Overseas Vessels and Aircrafts (Outside official hours) 10.1 Rates of Agriculture Quarantine Officers overtime Claims Grade/Level Basic Weekday× $1.5 Saturday× $2 Sunday or Public Holidays× $3 FORMULA: BASIC X RATE X HOUR = $ OVERTIME. (Paragraphs 4, 5, 6 & 7) SCHEDULE 5 QUARANTINE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL PRODUCTS IMPORTED INTO SOLOMON ISLANDS 1. MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS (Fresh, Frozen or requiring refrigeration) 1.1 Australian Origin: UNRESTRICTED 1.2 New Zealand Origin: UNRESTRICTED All kinds (except pig meat) *Pig meat to be certified as being stored at—20o for 30 days prior to export 1.3 Other countries: LICENCE TO IMPORT REQUIRED 2. MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS (Cooked or otherwise preserved and not requiring refrigeration in packaging other than hermetically sealed tins, cans, glass containers, etc.). 2.1 Australian Origin: All kinds: UNRESTRICTED 2.2 New Zealand Origin: All kinds (except pig meat) UNRESTRICTED *Pig meat conditions as for (1.2) 2.3 Other countries: LICENCE TO IMPORT REQUIRED 3. MEAT AND PRODUCTS (Hermetically sealed in cans or glass containers) (Not requiring refrigeration) 3.1 Originating from Australia, United Kingdom, Fiji, PNG, Vanuatu. UNRESTRICTED 3.2 Other countries LICENCE TO IMPORT REQUIRED 4. BUTTER 4.1 Australian or New Zealand Origin: UNRESTRICTED 4.2 Other countries LICENCE TO IMPORT REQUIRED 5. CHEESE 5.1 Australian & New Zealand Origin UNRESTRICTED 5.2 Other countries (Direct imports): LICENCE TO IMPORT REQUIRED 6. MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS 6.1 Australian or New Zealand Origin: UNRESTRICTED 6.2 United Kingdom, Canada, USA, Norway, Sweden, Japan Origin: UNRESTRICTED 6.3 Other countries LICENCE TO IMPORT REQUIRED 7. NON FERTILE EGGS 7.1 Australian or New Zealand Origin (for consumption— poultry, cooked or uncooked) UNRESTRICTED 7.2 Other countries: LICENCE TO IMPORT REQUIRED 8. FERTILE EGGS, POULTRY 8.1 All countries: LICENCE TO IMPORT REQUIRED 9. EGG PRODUCTS (All must be commercially packaged) 9.1 Australian or New Zealand Origin: UNRESTRICTED 9.2 Other countries: —(direct imports): LICENCE TO IMPORT REQUIRED —from Australia or New Zealand suppliers: UNRESTRICTED 10. MEAT MEALS AND BONE MEALS 10.1 Originating in Australia, New Zealand, Vanuatu, PNG, Fiji: UNRESTRICTED 10.2 Other countries: LICENCE TO IMPORT REQUIRED 11. SAUSAGE CASINGS (OVINE Origin) 11.1 Australian or New Zealand Origin: UNRESTRICTED 11.2 Other countries: LICENCE TO IMPORT REQUIRED 12. HIDES AND SKINS(ALL KINDS) 12.1 All countries: LICENCE TO IMPORT REQUIRED 13. ANIMAL HAIR 13.1 From ANTHRAX-FREE countries: Formalin fumigation 13.2 From ANTHRAX-INFECTED countries: PROHIBITED 14. BROWN EGGS 14.1 All countries: Formalin fumigation 15. BONE CURIOS AND ARTIFACTS 15.1 From Pacific Island countries: To be free of blood and animal tissue; formalin fumigation 15.2 Other countries: PROHIBITED 16. FEATHER 16.1 All countries: To be free of blood and animal tissue; formalin fumigation. 17. BIRDS NESTS 17.1 All countries: PROHIBITED 18. PET FOODS 18.1 Refer sections 2 or 3, as appropriate. 19. HONEY 19.1 Australian or New Zealand origin: LICENCE TO IMPORT REQUIRED 19.2 Other countries: LICENCE TO IMPORT REQUIRED