(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends the Plant Health (Wales) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1643 (W.158) so as—
to clarify the scientific name for citrus longhorn beetle as Anoplophora chinensis (Forster);
to prohibit imports of certain plant species originating in any third country where Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) is known to be present unless certain conditions are met (article 2(3)); and
to require such plant species originating in such third countries or in the European Community to have a plant passport before being moved within the Community (article 2(4) and (5)).
It is an offence under the Plant Health (Wales) Order 2006 to contravene these requirements.
A regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument.