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Order, 1915. Cotton seed may not be imported from the United States of America, the United States of Colombia, Cuba, Mexico or Guatemala, except under a license from the Governor-in-Executive Committee permiting any quantity not exceeding 500 lbs. to be imported at any one time, provided that all such seed is accom- panied by a certificate of fumigation with carbon bisulphide before shipment, and that it is fumigated or disinfected or both, at the discretion of the Superin- tendent of Agriculture on its arrival. Cotton seed may be imported from the Island of Porto Rico, provided that it is accompanied by a certificate stating that the seed originated in Porto Rico, and that at that time the Cotton Boll Weevil, Anthonomus grandis, was not known to exist in that Island.

BERMUDA.

Fruit Protection Act, No. 1 of 1912.

The occupier of any premises must keep all fruit trees, etc., free from insect pests to the satisfaction of the Board of Agriculture. Every fruit inspector must have free access to premises during the day. If the owner does not keep his trees free from pests the Board may treat or destroy them at the owner's expense. The Board may make regulations to prohibit the importation of fruit likely to introduce any insect pest, and expenses are defrayed out of money specially appropriated by the Legislature. Legal action against Fruit Inspectors is pro- hibited, unless notice of action is given. This Act is to continue in force until 31st December, 1914.

Regulations, 1912.

The Fruit-fly (Ceratitis capitata) is declared an insect pest." The impor- tation of all fruit grown in the West Indies or in British Guiana, other than avocado pears, pineapples, bananas, coconuts and citrus fruits, is prohibited. Any fruit illegally imported may be seized and destroyed.

The Seed Potato Act, No. 28 of 1912.

The Board of Agriculture may make regulations for the inspection and treat- ment of all seed potatoes imported and their containers, and may prohibit the importation and sale when necessary. The expenses of dealing with potatoes under this Act are to be borne by the importer, consignee or owner. Legal pro- ceedings may not be taken against persons acting under this Act except after notice. Officers of the Revenue Department must assist in carrying out the Act. The Act continues in force until December 31st, 1916.

BRITISH GUIANA.

Importation of Plant Diseases Prevention Ordinance, No. 21 of 1903.

The Governor in Council may prohibit or restrict importation of plants, etc., from any place, may prescribe conditions of importation and may vary or revoke any Proclamation. Articles coming from a place from which importation is prohibited or restricted are deemed prohibited or restricted under the Customs Ordinance. Goods are treated as having come from a place the importation from which is prohibited unless the importer proves otherwise.

Order, 1911 [1].

Sugar-canes or cuttings may not be imported in any earth or soil from Java, Australia, Brazil or the West Indian Islands. All sugar-canes or cuttings must be inspected before being removed from the landing place, and if found infected' must be treated or destroyed as directed. After removal, the canes must be planted apart and inspected from time to time during twelve months, and if found infested in any way must be treated or destroyed as directed.

Order, 1911 [2].

Para rubber plants, stumps or cuttings may not be imported in any earth or soil from Ceylon; the Straits Settlements, the Malay States, Java, Surinam, Brazil and the West Indian Islands.

The further provisions of this Order are the same as Order, 1911 [1].

BRITISH HONDURAS.

Plant Protection Ordinance, No. 3 of 1912.

The Governor may prohibit or restrict the importation of any seeds, plants, etc., or earth, soil, containers, etc., and may make any order he deems fit respect- ing disinfecting, destruction, etc. He may vary or revoke any Proclamation.

Any plant imported is deemed to have come from a prohibited country unless the importer satisfactorily proves otherwise.

Proclamation No. 1 of 1913.

The importation of bananas and plantains and of any seeds, cuttings and plants thereof, or any earth or packing in which they may be packed, is pro- hibited except in accordance with the conditions of a special license given by the Governor for each importation.

GRENADA.

Plant Protection Ordinance, No. 7 of 1906.

The Governor may appoint any person to be the Agricultural Authority under this Ordinance, may prohibit the importation of any plant or package, and may seize any prohibited article imported.

No imported plant must be landed except at the Port of St. George, or any other Port of Entry appointed by the Governor, where the plants must be fumi- gated and disinfected by the Agricultural Authority. The importer must defray all expenses of removing plants to and from the Fumigatorium and of their dis- infection, etc. The Agricultural Authority may inspect plants after delivery to the importer and may search for and remove plants illegally imported.

JAMAICA.

Seeds and Plants Importation Law, No. 4 of 1884.

The Governor may prohibit or restrict the importation of seeds, plants, earth, packages, etc., from any place. Any prohibited article imported is treated as coming from a prohibited place unless the importer proves otherwise.

Proclamations, 1901.

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The Governor prohibits the importation, at any Port except Kingston, of plants or containers from any part of the world. Any plants imported through Kingston must be fumigated, the fumigation being carried out by the staff of the Government Laboratory. The importer must bear the cost of removing the articles to the Laboratory.

Proclamation, 1902

The importation is prohibited of cacao plants, seeds, cuttings or buds, from Central or South America.

Proclamation, 1907. Plants, containers, etc., imported from Natal, South India, Ceylon, Mauritius, Java and Fiji must be fumigated.

Proclamation, 1909.

The importation of plants is permitted at the ports of Port Antonio and Montego Bay, in addition to the Port of Kingston, provided that in the first two the packages do not exceed 4 ft, in length and 20 ft. in capacity.

Proclamation, 1916.

The importation into Jamaica of banana plants, suckers, cuttings, etc., or tools used in their cultivation, from any part of Central or South America or the Island of Trinidad, is prohibited.

Protection from Disease (Plants) Law, No. 17 of 1912.

The Governor in Privy Council has power to prohibit the importation of articles liable to cause the introduction or spread of plant diseases. He may prescribe conditions of importation and may revoke or vary any Orders. Im- ported goods may be treated as prohibited unless the importer proves otherwise.

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