This Law is composed of 5 Chapters divided into 20 articles. Chapter I gives terms and definitions. Chapter II defines aims and objectives of this Law, which are the following: protection of plant wealth from pests and diseases; facilitation of the importation, exportation and transit of plant consignments; and, development and enlargement of the cooperation to prevent the transmission and contamination of pests and diseases in the world trade. Chapter III deals with special procedures and measu