Agricultural Pests Act, 1983 (Act No. 36 of 1983)

Regulations

1. Definitions

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In these regulations any word or phrase to which a meaning has been assigned in the Act shall have that meaning and, unless the context otherwise indicates—

 

"Border Management Authority (BMA) officials"

means an official appointed in terms of the Border Management Authority Act, 2020 (Act No. 2 of 2020) responsible for the execution of frontline border law enforcement functions related to plant biosecurity control in terms of these Regulations.

[Definition inserted by Notice No. R. 5710, GG51775, dated 20 December 2024]

 

"Extended detention"

means authorization of imports of plants, plant products and other regulated articles through designated ports of entry for inspection at an approved inland facility, preferably within 10 km radius from the port of entry, as determined by the BMA officials with the concurrence of the Department of Agriculture.

[Definition inserted by Notice No. R. 5710, GG51775, dated 20 December 2024]

 

"the Act"

means the Agricultural Pests Act, 1983 (Act No. 36 of 1983);

[Definition substituted by Notice No. R. 75 of 18 January 1991]