Section 3: Application for import permit

(1) A person who wishes to import any plant, plant product or any other regulated article shall make an application for an importation permit to the Commissioner responsible for crop inspection and certification. (2) The application for an importation permit shall specify- (a) the name of the plant, plant product or regulated article to be imported; (b) the purposes for which the plant, plant product or regulated article to be imported in intended to be used; (c) _ the particulars of the consignee; (d) _ the particulars of the consignor; (ce) the country of origin of the plant or plant products to be imported; (f) the quantity of the plant or plant product to be imported; and (g) proof of payment of the prescribed fees. (3) The application referred to in sub regulation (1) shall be in Form A set out in Schedule IT. (4) The Commissioner responsible for crop inspection and certification shall upon receipt of the application conduct a pest risk analysis to determine the suitability of the plant, plant product or regulated article to be imported. (5) Where an application for an import permit under sub regulation (1), is in respect of a plant, plant product or regulated article that has previously undergone a pest risk analysis, the Commissioner responsible for crop inspection and certification shall consider the application and communicate his or her decision to the applicant within ten working days. (6) Where an application for a permit under sub regulation (1), is in respect of a plant, plant product or regulated article which requires a pest risk analysis to be undertaken, the Commissioner responsible for crop inspection and certification shall consider the application and communicate his or her decision to the applicant within ten working days after conducting a pest risk analysis.