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SERVICE AND REGULATORY ANNOUNCEMENTS 
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country of origin, to the effect that the vines have not been exposed to infesta- 
tion by phylloxera for the 6 weeks prior to the date of shipment. 
Sand and ballast : Importation allowed only under a permit previously 
obtained from the Director of Agriculture subject to such conditions as he may 
prescribe. 
Tobacco seeds from any country or place, including the Dependencies of 
Mauritius : Importation permitted only if the seeds are either accompanied 
by a certificate of competent authority of the country of origin that the seeds 
have been properly disinfected before shipment, or, in the absence of a cer- 
tificate, after disinfection in the Colony by the Department of Agriculture before 
delivery. 
Potatoes from any source : From July 1, 1936, importation will be permitted 
only when each shipment is accompanied by a certificate, issued by com- 
petent authority of the country of origin, affirming that the potatoes originated 
in a district free from potato wart {Synchytrimn eiidohioticum (Schilb.) Perc), 
and Colorado potato beetle {Leptwotarsa decemlineata Say). 
IMPORTATION ONLY UNDEK PERMIT 
The following articles may be imported only under a permit previously 
obtained from the Director of Agriculture. The issuance of the permit shall 
be in the discretion of the Director of Agriculture, who may attach condi- 
tions or may limit the number of plants, cuttings, or other articles to be 
imported. 
Sugarcanes or cuttings, or any other part thereof, and living vegetable parts 
of any other member of the family Gramineae. 
Living plants or bulbils of agave or fourcroea. 
Dung or animal droppings from Rodrigues. 
Live plants of all sorts, and parts thereof, and all seeds and fresh fruits 
when imported by air transport. 
IMPORTATION SUBJECT TO INSPECTION ON ARRIVAL 
The following articles when imported under a permit from the Director of 
Agriculture, or where the importation thereof is not prohibited, shall before 
delivery at the port of entry be inspected by an authorized official : 
Sugarcane or cuttings thereof. 
Live plants of all sorts, including roots, tubers, cuttings, grafts, buds, and 
all parts or sections of any sort, of live plants. 
All seeds and fresh fruits whatsoever. 
Dung or animal droppings from Rodrigues. 
If, on such inspection, the articles are found to be not free from pests or 
diseases, they may be ordered to be destroyed by the consignee or his agent 
under the supervision of the inspecting officer, or to be subjected to such process 
of disinfection or treatment as the inspection officer may prescribe, and the 
consignee or his agent shall pay in respect of such treatment such fees and 
charges as are prescribed. Containers and packing also may be destroyed. 
Sugarcanes, live plants, and parts thereof may be grown in quarantine sub- 
ject to inspection by the Department of Agriculture during at least 12 months 
from the date of importation and treated according to findings during that 
period. 
The Government reserves the right to import any plant material it may 
require for scientific purposes. 
B. E. P. Q. 424. 
PLANT-QUARANTINE IMPORT RESTRICTIONS, COLONY OF GAMBIA 
March 3, 1937. 
This summary of the plant-quarantine import restrictions of the Colony of 
Gambia has been prepared for the information of nurserymen, plant-quarantine 
officials, and others interested in the exportation of plants and plant products 
to that colony. 
It was prepared by Harry P>. Shaw, plant quarantine inspector in charge, 
Foreign Information Service, Division of Foreign Plant Quarantines, from the 
Plant Importation and Regulation Ordinance No. 2, of March 14, 1936, and 
proclamations promulgated thereunder. 
