SCHEDULE 2
PART 5Measures for the control of Potato ring rot
Additional measures applicable to a unit of protected crop production21
1
This paragraph applies to the planting of any potato tubers, plants or true seeds in a contaminated unit of protected crop production where it is possible to replace all of the growing medium in the unit.
2
No person may plant any potato tubers, plants or true seeds in the unit without the written authorisation of a plant health inspector.
3
A plant health inspector may not grant an authorisation under sub-paragraph (2) unless—
a
all of the measures to eliminate Potato ring rot and to remove all host plants which are specified in a notice in relation to the place of production in which the unit is situated have been complied with;
b
the growing medium in the unit has been completely changed; and
c
the unit and all equipment used on the unit has been cleansed and disinfected to eliminate Potato ring rot and to remove all host plant material.
4
Where an authorisation is granted under sub-paragraph (2), the authorisation may specify that only certified seed potatoes, mini-tubers or micro-plants derived from officially tested sources may be used in the production.