S.L. 433.33 Art. 7Prohibition concerning the planting of host plants in infected zones.

(1) The planting of host plants in infected zones shall be prohibited, except in sites which are physically protected against the introduction of the specified organism by its vectors.

(2) By way of derogation from sub-regulation (1), the Directorate may grant authorisations for the planting of the host plants within infected zones where containment measures pursuant to regulation 9 are applied, except in the 20km area referred to in regulation 9(7)(c). When granting those authorisations, the Directorate shall give preference to host plants belonging to varieties assessed as being resistant or tolerant to the specified organism.