128 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [July-Sept. 
under which importation will be permitted. Precaution against the introduction 
of the European corn borer (Pyrausta nubtfialis Hbn.) (Exterior Quarantine No. 
11 as modified by decree of June 27, 1931, p. 1'.)). 
Alfalfa {Medicago saliva L.), plants and parts thereof (including seeds) in 
the fresh condition or as hay, proceeding from the State of California: Importer 
must obtain a special permit in advance and the shipment must be accompanied 
by a certificate affirming that the alfalfa weevil ({Plujtonomus) Eypcra poxtica 
C.yll. ) dees not exist there (Exterior Quarantine No. 12, resolution of July 2, 
1934, p. 20). 
Seeds, plants, and parts of plants, including bulbs, rhizomes, stolons, layers, 
cuttings, etc., for propagation, not otherwise restricted or prohibited: Each ship- 
ment must be accompanied by a certificate issued by competent authority of the 
country of origin affirming freedom from injurious pests and diseases, and 
especially from virus diseases (resolution of Oct. 17, 1934, pp. 6-8). 
IMPORTATION UNRESTRICTED 
Fresh fruits and vegetables from the United States of America : Except as 
restricted or prohibited by special quarantines, their importation into Mexico is 
unrestricted. 
Dried or processed fruits and vegetables, cereals for food or manufacturing 
purposes, nuts: Importation unrestricted. 
The Federal Pest Law 
[Nov. 29, 1924 ; Diavio Oficial XXVIII, Dec. 10, 1924] 
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
Chapter II, article 3. It is declared of public utility to prevent, combat, and 
exterminate pests and diseases that affect or may affect agriculture, as well as 
to prevent the introduction of the said pests into the country. Consequently, 
the Executive of the Republic, through the Secretaria de Agricultura y Fomento, 
will apply the provisions of this law and its regulations in the whole of the 
national territory. 
REGULATIONS OF THE AGRICULTURAL PHYTOSANITARY SERVICE 
[July 5, 1927 ; Diario Oficial XLIII : 14, July 16, 1927] 
Chapter I, articles 1 to 16. Organization of the Plant Protection Service 
(Servicio de Defensa Agricola). 
Chapter II, articles 17 to 30. Interior quarantines and zones of control. 
Chapter III, articles 31 to 37. On internal commerce in agricultural plants 
and plant products. 
Chapter IV, articles 38 to 42. On the importation of agricultural plants and 
plant products. 
GENERAL REGULATIONS ON THE IMPORTATION OF PLANTS NOT SUBJECT TO SPECIAL 
QUARANTINES 
Art. 38. Plants, parts, or products thereof not subject to special quarantines 
may be imported only through the ports and frontier cities authorized by the 
Department of Agriculture. 
Art. 39. Inspectors of the Office of Agricultural Protection will be advised of 
the arrival of any plants, parts, or products thereof (seeds, bulbs, tubers, rcots, 
cuttings, stems, etc.), from a foreign country, in order that they may be 
inspected. 
Art. 40. If inspection establishes that the merchandise constitutes a danger 
of introducing a plant disease or pest into Mexico, the shipment shall be reladen 
and exported within 30 days, or it will be destroyed without indemnity. 
In case of doubt, the matter shall be referred to the Federal office for decision. 
Art. 41. If the results of inspection are favorable, the inspector will authorize 
entry and will issue a phytosanitary certificate after the charges fixed by the 
respective tariff have been paid. 
Art. 42. The obligations imposed by the preceding articles shall fall upon the 
consignee. 
