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8. In vivo planting material (macro-propagules)
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Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

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8.   In vivo planting material (macro-propagules)

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    (1)   The entry of trees, shrubs, vines, cuttings, grafts, scions, buds, bulbs, roots, seeds and any other plant part capable of propagation for planting purposes shall be limited to the smallest possible propagative unit consistent with good horticultural practices.

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    (2)   Importation of plants, rooted-cuttings, or any other plant part is limited to soil-free plants and plant parts.

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    (3)   An approved packing material shall be used around the roots of plants after the soil has been removed.

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    (4)   Plants, rooted-cuttings and other propagative units if established in a soil medium, and bulbs, tubers, roots, seed, etc if pre-potted or pre-planted in trays or pots of growing media are not admissible because entry of such material makes adequate inspection of roots or plant parts impossible.

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    (5)   Entry for seed shall be restricted to forest trees and other plant species normally grown from seed.

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    (6)   All planting material shall be subject to inspection and treatment as may be necessary, as a condition for entry.

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