13. Power to order immediate destruction of plants
Feedback & supportIf in the opinion of the agricultural officer the destruction of any diseased plant is a matter of necessity and extreme urgency, he may forthwith make an order in writing directing the immediate destruction of that plant by any person referred to in the order.
agricultural officer
“agricultural officer” means the Senior Primary Production Officer;
Such plant shall be destroyed accordingly and the cost of the destruction, if incurred by any person other than the owner or occupier of the land whereon the diseased plant was, shall be defrayed by the owner or occupier.
plant
“plant” means any tree, shrub or vegetation, whether living or dead, and includes the stem, root, leaf, flower or fruit and any product or part thereof whatsoever, whether severed or attached;