UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OE AGRI CULTURE Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine Washington, D. C. B. E. P. q.- 397 J^® 1' 1936. PLANT- qUARANTINE IIAPORT RESTRICTIONS OP THE COLONY OF GRENADA, B. W. I. Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2013 http://archive.org/details/plantquarantinei00unit_22 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AC>RI CULTUES Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine Washington, D. C. B. E. P. q.- 397 J^e 1, 1936, PLANT qUARAl^TINE I1£P0RT RESTRICTIONS OP THE COLONY OF GRENADA, B. W. I. This summary of the plant- quarantine import restrictions of the Colony of Grenada, B. W. I., has been prepared for the informa- tion of nurserymen, plant-quarantine officials, and others interested in the exportation of plants and plant products to that country. It was prepared "by Harry B, Shaw, Plant Quarantine Inspector, in Charge of Foreign Information Service, Division of Foreign Plant Q,uar all tines, from the Plant Protection Ordinance of June 1, 1906, and the proclamations and regulations promulgated thereunder, and reviewed by the Agricultural Authority of the Colony. The information contained in this circular is believed to be correct and complete up to the time of preparation, but it is not intended to be used independently of, nor as a substitute for, the original texts. LEE A. STRONG, Chief, Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine , PLANT- QUARANTINE D^ORT RESTRICTIONS " OF THE COLONY OF GRENADA, B. W. I. BASIC LEGISLATION The Plant (5;uarantine Ordinance of J-une 1, I906. (No. 7 of I906.) The Noxious Weeds Ordinance of March 23, I912. (No. 2 of I912,) SUMMARY* Importation Prohibited * COCONUT PLAINTS ( Cocos nucifera L.): Importation into the Colony prohibited from any place out of the Colony, to prevent the introduction of the red ring disease ( Aphelenchus cocophilus Cobb). (Proclamation of April U., I919, p. k.) SUGARCANES AND SUGARCANE PLANTS (Saccharum officinarum L.): Importa- ' tion from Barbados, directly or indirectly, prohibited (except with the special sanction of the Governor in Council), to prevent the introduction of the mosaic or yellow mottling disease. (Proc. of Jan. 5, 1921.) SUGARCANES AND SUGARCAiI5 PLANTS ( Saccharum officinarun L.) from Trinidad, B. W. I.: Importation prohibited of all varieties except the Uba sugarcane plant when imported by the Agricultural Department of Grenada, to prevent the introduction of the mosaic or yellow mottling disease. (Proc. of May JtO, I92U.) * BANANA PLANTS (suckers), Musa spp. , from all places except the Leeward Islands (Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, Dominica, Montserrat, Nevis, Redonda, St. Kitts, and the Virgin Isles, B.W.I.), St. Vincent, and Barbados: Importation prohibited to prevent the introduc- tion of the Panama wilt disease ( Fusarium cubensc E.F.Sm.). (Proc. of Dec. lU, 1922, p. k.) CACAO PLANTS ( Theobroma cacao L.), parts thereof, and cacao beans from Trinidad, B.\7.I.: Importation, directly or indi-;ctly, prohibited to prevent the introduction of the Surinam witchesbroom disease ( Marasmius perniciosus Stahel.) (Proc. of Oct. 2U, 1928.) * Items indicated by an asterisk concern the United States, Except as thus indicated, there are no restrictions upon the entry into Grenada of plants and plant products of the United States aiid no pliytosanitary inspection certificate is prescribed. " 2 - * ALL SUCCULENT FRUITS (including apple, apricot, cherry, citrus, grape, guava, mango, nectarine, peach, pear, and plum) : Importation prohibited from Africa, America (Central and South), Australia, Azores, Bahamas, Bermuda, Cape Verde, France, Greece, Hawaii, Italy, Madeira, Malta, Palestine, Spain, and Turkey, to prevent the introduction of the Mediterranean fruit fly ( Ceratitis capitata Wied.)« Thd importation of such fruits from countries other than those above named is prohibited "unless each shipment is accompanied by a certificate of origin affirming thr.t the fruit was not grown in any area infested by the Mediterranean fruit fly and that it did not pass through any area so infested. (Proc. of Sept. 10, 1930 » as amended by the Proc. of Feb. 8, 1932.) Importation Restricted * COCOFUTS IN THE HUSK (Cocos nucifera L.) imported into Grenada are subject to immediate treatment with efficient f\ingicides and to planting \ander quarantine conditions; then to be kept under observation by the Superintendent of Agriculture, Any resulting plants suspected of disease may be destroyed. (Proc. of Apl. lU, 1919, p."U.) COTTONSEED AND SEED COTTON: Importation from St. Vincent, B. W. I., prohibited, except under license given by the Governor or the Superintendent of Agriculture and subject to the provisions and conditions of such license. (Proc. of Feb. U, 192U.) * LIME PLANTS ( Citrus aurantifolia Swingle), and parts thereof, includ- ing the fruits: Importation prohibited from all countries and places, except with the special sanction of the Governor in Council, to prevent the introduction of withertip disease ( Gloeosporium limetticol-um Clausen). (Proc. of July 1, 1925i p. ^.) Plant Protection Ordinance (June 1, 1906) As defined by this ordinance "Plants" includes growing plants, cuttings, buds, and grafts, bulbs, roots, seeds, and berries, also fruits, and vegetables; "port of entry" means the port of St. George's and any other port or place in the Colony designated by the Governor for the importation of plants. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA - 3 - 3 1262 09241 7970 The ordinance empowers the Governor in Council, "by proclamation, to prohitit or to restrict the importation of plants as above defined, either generally or v;ith respect to any country or jjlace. He is also authorized to sei^e prohibited "plants" of f ered, f or entry into the Colony; to apply such treatment to imported '|plants'' as may be deemed necessary at the. .expense of the importer; and to make rules and regulations for carrying out the provisions and intentions of the Ordinance. Noxious Weeds Ordinance (Mar. 23, 1912) . - - ,. . This Ordinance empowers the Governor, with the consent of the Legislative Council, to make, modify, or revoke regulations t 9 prevent the introduction into the Colony, or the sale of any plant , seed, or grain that is likely to propagate or spread the growth of noxious weeds.