plan^uarjotine import restrictions 
OF THE 
british colony r ? ceylon 
basic legislation 
The Plant Protection Ordinance Ho. 10, June 27, 1924. 
SUMMARY 
Importation Prohibited 
HEVZA spp . seeds or plants from the Western Hemisphere: 
Importation prohibited under any circumstances, to prevent 
the introduction of the South American leaf-disease 
( Mgl an op s amm op sis ( Dothicell a) ulei (Henn.) Stahel) . 
_ZA SEEE ( Thea sinensis L-): Importation prohibited directly or in- 
directly from India, to prevent the introduction of "blister 
b light (Z xobasidium vexans fcass.) . (Art. 3, General Regu- 
lations, p. 3.) 
30C0NUT PLANTS ( Coco s nucifera L>): Importation from any source 
prohibited, to prevent the introduction of coccids. (Art. 
3, G-ene ral Regulations, p. 3.) 
Importation Restricted 
HEVEA. spp. plants or seeds from the Eastern Hemisphere: 
Importation prohibited except under written permit from the 
Director of Agriculture, previously obtained. (Art. 3, C-eneral 
Regulations , p. 3.) 
LIVING PLANTS, TRESS, ROOTS, BULBS, or portions thereof (except 
potatoes, onions, ginger, turmeric, and culinary seeds imported 
for consumption); coconuts in husks (only through the port of 
Colombo); citrus fruits and cottonseed : Must be accompanied 
by an inspection certificate of competent authority if 
exported from a country with recognized plant inspection 
service. Certificate to be affixed to mail packages. 
