Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
P13: Production and post-production requirements to export 
Date when the measure came into force
01 April 2009 
Publication where the measure is specified
Laws of Botswana Chapter 35:02 Plant Protection 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Plant Protection Act 
Country/Region applying the measure
Botswana 
The rationale of the measure
To prevent the introduction,spread and establishment of plant pests:to facilitate trade in plants;To enable Botswana to comply with its international obligations 
Coded list of objectives
C: Protection of life and health of plants 
Description of the measure
22. Requirements for exports and re-exports
(1) No person shall export plants, plant products or other regulated articles from Botswana unless he or she-
(a) applies to the NPPO in the manner prescribed by the Minister;
(b) provides all documentation required by regulations;
(c) makes the consignment available for inspection as required; and
(d) pays a prescribed fee.
(2) Any person who contravenes any order issued under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding P2 000, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or to both. 
Reference of the measure
Article 22 
Measure also domestic
No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description
Plants and plant products, regulated articles 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
Entire world