Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

P61: Inspection requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

09 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

Plants, plant products and regulated articles 

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, soil and any other organism, object or material capable of harbouring or spreading pests 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world