Landing of potatoes in Scotland19A

1

No person shall land potatoes to which this article applies unless that person has given written notification to an inspector at least forty eight hours prior to their intended landing.

2

This article applies to—

a

seed potatoes grown outside Scotland; or

b

potatoes, other than seed potatoes, grown in Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain.

3

The notification shall contain—

a

the proposed time, date and means of landing;

b

the proposed point of entry;

c

the proposed destination and use;

d

the variety;

e

the quantity; and

f

the producer’s identification number or the reference number of the lot.

4

Where an inspector is satisfied that no notification has been given under paragraph (1) in relation to potatoes to which this article applies, the inspector may serve a notice requiring the person landing the potatoes to provide information about any of the matters specified in paragraph (3) within such period as is specified in the notice.