1941] 
SERVICE AND REGULATORY ANNOUNCEMENTS 
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Article 1. An absolute (prohibitory) quarantine is hereby established on 
banana plants of any species, their parts, organs, and natural products, produced 
in foreign countries. 
Art. 2. Accordingly the entry into Mexico is not permitted of the aforesaid 
products either for consumption or transit. 
Art. 3. The above products are permitted entry into Mexico only for the 
purpose of scientific investigation. 
(Supersedes Exterior Quarantine No. 7 — Banana Plants, page 16, B. E. P. Q. 
411.) 
Avery S. Hoyt, 
Acting Chief, Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine. 
B. E. P. Q. 442, Supplement No. 1. 
PLANT-QUARANTINE IMPORT RESTRICTIONS, COLONY OF BRITISH GUIANA 
September 17, 1941. 
Impoktation of Citrus From the United States Prohibited 
[Order in Council No. 862] 
The importation of citrus material (including fruit) from the United States 
of America is prohibited, due to the prevalence of citrus canker (Phytomonas 
citri) in that country. (Governor in Council, June 8, 1937.) 
Importation of Raw Coffee Severely Restricted 
[Order in Council No. 646] 
The importation of raw coffee from all countries on the continent of South 
America is prohibited, and the importation of raw coffee from all other countries 
is likewise prohibited, provided that the Director of Agriculture may authorize 
the importation of any particular consignment from the latter countries, if 
he is satisfied that it is the produce of a country in which the coffee berry borer 
(Stephanoderes hampei Ferr.) is unknown. (Governor in Council, November 
9, 1937.) 
Importation of Paddy Rice Restricted 
[Order in Council No. 422] 
The importation of rice seed (padi) without written authorization of the 
Director of Agriculture is prohibited. (Governor in Council, August 17, 1938.) 
Importation of Broomcorn Restricted 
[Order in Council No. 247] 
Due to the presence of the European corn borer (Pyrausta nubilalis) in Canada 
and the United States of America, the importation of broomcorn therefrom is 
permitted only when accompanied by a fumigation certificate issued by an 
authority approved by the Director of Agriculture. (Governor in Council, 
August 14, 1939.) 
P. N. Annand, 
Chief, Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine. 
B. E. P. Q. 455, Revised, Supplement No. 1. 
plant-quarantine import restrictions, british colony of bermuda 
August 14, 1941. 
Amendment of Banana Prohibition 
An amendment of Bermuda bylaws regulating the control of plant diseases 
and pests ordered by the Board of Agriculture June 10, 1941, and approved 
by the Governor-in-Council July 9, 1941, changes the import status of bananas, 
plantains, etc., from restricted to prohibited. 
