APPENDIX 



SYNOPSIS OF LAWS AND DECREES IN FORCE IN FOREIGN 

 COUNTRIES BEARING ON THE INTRODUCTION OF LIVE PLANTS 

 AND FRESH FRUITS. 



ARGENTINA. 



Plants and plant products, from countries where there exists any infection which 

 might affect the agricultural interests, are classed as doubtful, and as such are sub- 

 mitted to treatment and disinfection, as the authorities may prescribe. Fruits and 

 vegetables for consumption are held under the same ruling. These restrictions 

 are applied to produce from countries infested with the San Jose scale and the Phyl- 

 loxera. (Regulation of 1902, Law No. 4082.) 



AUSTRIA-HUNGARY. 



Prohibits (decree of April 20, 1898) importation from America of living plants, 

 grafts, and layers, and fresh plant refuse of every kind, as well as the barrels, boxes, 

 and other coverings in which such goods or refuse may be packed, and fresh fruit 

 and the refuse of fresh fruit, as well as the packings which may cover the same, when 

 examination on frontier shall prove presence of San Jose scale. Admission limited to 

 Bodenbach-Tetschen, Trieste, and Fiume. Also prohibits transit of such goods 

 through the Empire. The Secretary of Agriculture is empowered to make excep- 

 tions. (Regulations still in force March 9, 1909.) 



BELGIUM. 



Importation and transit of fresh fruits, living plants, and fresh parts of plants sent 

 from the United States can take place only by ports of Antwerp, Ghent, and Ostende, 

 upon production of a certificate from competent authority attesting that products are 

 not contaminated by San Jose scale. If not accompanied by certificate, products 

 can not be delivered until inspected, and, if not exempt, must be destroyed with 

 packings; cost of all service at expense of importer. Order in effect March 15, 1899. 

 Does not apply to shipments in direct transit by railway under supervision of customs 

 authorities. (Decrees still in force February 8, 1909.) 



BOLIVIA. 



There are no special restrictions affecting the importation of living plants, fresh 

 fruits, etc. a 



BRITISH COLUMBIA. 



The importation and transit of fresh fruits, nursery stock, etc., found to be infested 

 with injurious insects is prohibited. Fruit infested with the San Jose scale is not 

 allowed to be sold or offered for sale in the Province. Any fruit found to be infested 

 with the San Jose scale or other dangerous scale insects or the codling moth is either 

 condemned and destroyed or shipped to a point without the Province. Systematic 

 inspection of imported fruit is carried on at the port of entry. Nursery stock found 

 to be infested is disinfected or destroyed. 



a By " special restrictions" is meant those which relate to restriction of plants 

 or fruits infested with injurious insects. No reference is intended to customs duties 

 which may be in force. 



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