Golden Nematode Order (SOR/80-260)

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Regulations are current to 2012-01-24

 Subject to the restrictions of any other applicable legislation, anything listed in paragraphs (1)(a) to (g) except soil samples intended for scientific or research purposes may be moved within the quarantine area or transported from the quarantine area if an inspector has determined that

  • (a) it originated in non-infested premises in the quarantine area, and has not been exposed to infestation while within the quarantine area;

  • (b) it has been treated to destroy infestation in accordance with any requirement of the inspector; or

  • (c) it was grown, produced, manufactured, stored, or handled in such a manner that no infestation would be transmitted by such movement or transportation.

 Potatoes intended for marketing or processing may be moved within the quarantine area or transported from the quarantine area if the potatoes

  • (a) have been washed and freed of all soil on the premises of the producer or at a grading station approved by an inspector;

  • (b) have been transported from the premises of the producer to a grading station in a manner that an inspector has determined will preclude the spread of the Golden Nematode enroute; and

  • (c) if packed in containers, are packed in new containers.

 Cull potatoes intended for use only as livestock feed that meet the requirements of paragraphs 5(a) and (b) and do not meet any standards for potatoes set out in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Regulations or any equivalent standards of the Province of British Columbia may be transported from the quarantine area if

  • (a) the transportation of the potatoes is authorized by an inspector; and

  • (b) the potatoes are transported in a manner and to premises approved by an inspector.

 Soil samples intended for scientific or research purposes may be moved from the quarantine area under a movement certificate referred to in section 10 of the Regulations if

  • (a) they have been treated to prevent the spread of the Golden Nematode; or

  • (b) where not so treated, they are transported in such a manner and if such precautions are taken at destinations as to preclude the possibility of the spreading of Golden Nematode.

 Machinery, implements and vehicles may be moved as follows:

  • (a) if they have been used on and are in Category A land, they may be moved

    • (i) within Category A land without cleaning, or

    • (ii) to Category B land or Category C land or transported from the quarantine area on condition that

      • (A) all plant debris and soil have been removed therefrom at the working site prior to movement or transportation to such an extent that no plant debris or soil will be transported,

      • (B) where required by an inspector, they are cleaned under his supervision to his satisfaction, and

      • (C) prior notice is given to an inspector that they are to be moved;

  • (b) if they have been used on and are in Category B land, they may be moved

    • (i) to Category A land or Category B land without cleaning, or

    • (ii) to Category C land or transported from the quarantine area on condition that

      • (A) all plant debris and soil have been removed therefrom at the working site or at a site approved by an inspector, prior to movement or transportation, to such an extent that no appreciable amounts will be transported, and

      • (B) where required by an inspector, they are cleaned under his supervision to his satisfaction, and

      • (C) prior notice is given to an inspector that they are to be moved; and

  • (c) if they have been used on and are in Category C land, they may be moved

    • (i) within the quarantine area and transported from the quarantine area to the restricted movement area without cleaning, or

    • (ii) transported from the quarantine area to any other area on condition that

      • (A) all plant debris and soil have been removed therefrom at the working site, prior to transportation, to such an extent that no appreciable amounts will be transported, and

      • (B) where required by an inspector, they are cleaned under his supervision to his satisfaction.