Plant Protection (Cassava Mite) (Prevention and Control) Rules (S.I. 31-6)

THE PLANT PROTECTION ACT. Statutory Instrument 31—6. The Plant Protection (Cassava Mite) (Prevention and Control) Rules. Arrangement of Rules. Rule 1. Citation. 2. Prohibition of removal of cassava leaf or stem. 3. Powers of an inspector. Schedule Schedule Specified areas. THE PLANT PROTECTION ACT. Statutory Instrument 31—6. The Plant Protection (Cassava Mite) (Prevention and Control) Rules. (Under section 3 of the Act.) 1. Citation. These Rules may be cited as the Plant Protection (Cassava Mite) (Prevention and Control) Rules. 2. Prohibition of removal of cassava leaf or stem. No person may remove any stem or leaf of cassava plant from the areas specified in the Schedule to these Rules. 3. Powers of an inspector. (1) An inspector may stop and search any vehicle or person he or she suspects may be carrying any stem or leaf of cassava plant. (2) Where an inspector finds any stem or leaf of cassava plant during a search under this rule, he or she may seize and destroy the stem or leaf and may disinfect the vehicle and any other article used in removing the stem or leaf of cassava plant. 1The names of the districts have been changed to their current names. Schedule. rule 2. Specified areas.1 1. Kalangala District 2. Kayunga District 3. Masaka District 4. Mpigi District 5. Mubende District 6. Mukono District 7. Rakai District 8. Sembabule District 9. Wakiso District History: S.I. 7/1973.