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SYNOPSIS OF LAWS AND DECREES IN FORCE IN FOREIGN 
COUNTRIES BEARIN G 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 José 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.@ 
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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