Member States shall ensure that the suspected occurrence or confirmed presence of Diabrotica virgifera le Conte is reported to their own responsible official bodies within the meaning of Directive 2000/29/EC. In addition, Member States shall each year conduct official surveys for the presence of the organism in areas in their territory, where maize is grown. When the results of those surveys confirm the presence of the organism in an area which was previously known to be free from the organism, they shall define demarcated zones consisting of the parts specified under article 3, i. e. focus zone and safety zone.
Member States shall ensure that the suspected occurrence or confirmed presence of Diabrotica virgifera le Conte is reported to their own responsible official bodies within the meaning of Directive 2000/29/EC. In addition, Member States shall each year conduct official surveys for the presence of the organism in areas in their territory, where maize is grown. When the results of those surveys confirm the presence of the organism in an area which was previously known to be free from the organism,
Title:
Commission Decision 2003/766/EC on emergency measures to prevent the spread within the Community of Diabrotica virgifera Le Conte.
Country:
European Union
Type of document:
Legislation
Date of text:
2003
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Repealed:
Yes
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