The Plant Health (Scotland) Amendment Order 2013

Substitution of article 19A

3.  For article 19A (introduction of seed potatoes into Scotland)(1) substitute—

“Landing of potatoes in Scotland

19A.— (1) No person shall land potatoes to which this article applies unless that person has given written notification to an inspector at least forty eight hours prior to their intended landing.

(2) This article applies to—

(a) seed potatoes grown outside Scotland; or

(b) potatoes, other than seed potatoes, grown in Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain.

(3) The notification shall contain—

(a) the proposed time, date and means of landing;

(b) the proposed point of entry;

(c) the proposed destination and use;

(d) the variety;

(e) the quantity; and

(f) the producer’s identification number or the reference number of the lot.

(4) Where an inspector is satisfied that no notification has been given under paragraph (1) in relation to potatoes to which this article applies, the inspector may serve a notice requiring the person landing the potatoes to provide information about any of the matters specified in paragraph (3) within such period as is specified in the notice.”.

(1)

Article 19A was inserted byS.S.I. 2008/300.