S.L. 433.5 Art. 9Derogations. S.L. 433.03

(1) The Director may authorise exemptions from the measures referred to in these regulations for scientific and phytosanitary purposes, tests and selection work provided that such derogations do not prejudice the control of San Josè Scale and create no risk of the spread of this disease, and as long as the requirements laid down in the Plant Quarantine (Harmful

Organisms) Regulations are met.

(2) The Director may authorise:

(a) by way of derogation from regulation 5(2) and (4), the immediate processing of contaminated fresh fruit;

(b) by way of derogation from regulation 5(2) and (4), the movement of contaminated fresh fruit within the contaminated area.

(3) The Director shall ensure that the authorisations referred to in subregulations (1) and (2) are granted only where adequate controls guarantee that they do not prejudice the control of San Josè Scale and create no risk of the spread of this pest.