Pest Control of Produce (Special Powers) Act

An Act to provide for the inspection of produce for pests before export at all sea and airports in Nigeria and other matters ancillary thereto .

[1968 No. 30.)

[29 th May , 1968]

[Commencement.]

Special powers of pest control inspectors of produce

1. Special powers of pest control inspector s of produce

ferred to as “the Minister”) as a pest control inspector of produce may, in the perform-

ance of his duties at all reasonable times on production of his authority, enter buildings of

any description and vehicles within a port area, or board while it is in port or within port

approaches, any ship for the purpose of inspecting the condition of the holds thereof or

the produce stored therein.

power to fumigate for the purpose of eradicating or controlling pest infestation of pro-

duce; and in the exercise of his powers, an inspector may condemn produce if he is of

opinion that no other means of control are suitable to the case, and thereafter the provi-

sions of section 9 of the Produce (Enforcement of Export Standards) Act (which relates to

export of damaged produce) shall have effect in a proper case, or if the Minister thinks fit

a destruction certificate may be issued.

[Cap. P32.]

Offence s

It shall be an offence against this Act for any person-

cise of his authority; or

duty, and in respect of any such offence it shall, in the case of a first offence, be punishable by

a fine of not less than N 200 or more than N 1,000 or by imprisonment for a term not less

than twelve months, and in respect of any subsequent conviction by imprisonment with-

out the option of a fine for a term of not less than two years or more than five years; and

where the offence is a continuing one by a penalty of N20 for every day during which the

offence continues.

Regulation s , etc.