60 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [April-June 
"Pest" includes any parasitic, epiphytic, or other animal or vegetable organ- 
ism, and also any insect or other invertebrate animal (in any stage) affecting or 
injurious to trees, shrubs, or herbs, which the Governor may declare to be a pest 
within the meaning of this ordinance. 
"Tree", "shrub", "herb", respectively, include the fruit or any product of any 
tree, shrub, or herb, and the roots, trunks, stems, branches, fruits, leaves, or 
other parts thereof severed from any tree, shrub, or herb, including emptied pods 
or husks. 
Section 3 empowers the Governor to appoint a chief inspector and as many 
inspectors as may be necessary. 
Section 4 authorizes the Governor to rent or lease land for the purposes of 
the ordinance. 
Se ti< ms 5 and 6 authorize the Governor to prohibit, or to permit under 
conditions specified by him, the importation of plants, parts of plants, plant 
products, soil, packing material, things, and substances, and to seize, destroy, 
or otherwise deal with material entered in violation of a proclamation. 
Importation Prohibited 
(Proclamation no. 12, Aug. 5, 1032) 
Importation into the presidency is absolutely prohibited of the articles named 
in the first schedule to this proclamation from the countries named therein, 
with all earth and soil packed therewith and all packages, coverings, wrappings, 
and containers. 
The importation of the articles named in the second schedule is prohibited 
from all countries, together with all earth and soil packed therewith, and all 
packages, coverings, wrappings, and containers, unless and until the prescribed 
conditions shall have been complied with : Provided, That all fruit and vege- 
tables that may be imported into the presidency from the British Isles, Canada, 
and the British West Indies shall be accompanied by a certificate from a respon- 
sible authority in the country of export, stating that the product does not 
originate in a prohibited country. 
first schedule — articles absolutely prohibited 
Banana (Musa spp. ). fruit of: Importation prohibited from all countries 
except Barbados and the islands of the Leew T ard Island Colony (Anguilla, 
Antigua, Barbuda. Dominica, Montserrat, Nevis, Redonda. St. Kitts, and the 
Virgin Islands), to prevent the introduction of injurious diseases. 
Lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle), fruit of: Importation prohibited from 
Bahamas. Bermuda, British Guiana, St. Lucia, Trinidad, and all other countries, 
except the other islands of the British West Indies not mentioned in this para- 
graph, to prevent the introduction of injurious diseases. 
All other fruits except plantains, nuts, dried, canned, candied, or other proc- 
essed fruits: Importation prohibited from Bahamas, Bermuda, British Guiana, 
and all other countries, except the British Isles, Canada, British West Indies, 
and the United States of America, to prevent the introduction of the Mediter- 
ranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata Wied.). 
All vegetables except onions, potatoes, canned or processed vegetables: Impor- 
tation prohibited from the same sources as fruits to prevent the introduction 
of the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata Wied.). 
Johnson grass (Holcus hahpensis L. ) : Importation prohibited from all coun- 
tries to prevent the introduction of this noxious weed. 
Soil : Importation prohibited from all countries to prevent the introduction 
of injurious pests and diseases. 
SECOND SCHEDULFJ IMPORTATION CONDITIONALLY PROHIBITED FROM ALL COUNTRIES 
Sugarcane, sugarcane seedlings and plants, and all parts of the cane: Impor- 
t. it ion prohibited unless under license granted by the Governor to prevent the 
introduction of mosaic diseases (virus). 
Banana plants and parts thereof: Importation prohibited unless under license 
granted by the Governor to prevent the introduction of injurious pests and 
diseases. 
Citratae, rooted plants and parts thereof: Importation prohibited unless 
under license from the Governor and unless accompanied by a certificate signed 
