The Seed Potatoes originating in the Netherlands (Notification) (Scotland) Order 1995

• Citation: S.I. 1995/2874
• Sections: 3

Section 1 Citation, extent, commencement and interpretation

(1) This Order may be cited as the Seed Potatoes originating in the Netherlands (Notification) (Scotland) Order 1995, shall extend to Scotland only and shall come into force on 4th November 1995.

(2) In this Order “seed potatoes” means tubers of Solanum tuberosum L., intended for planting.

Section 2 Information to be given

(1) Any person who—

(a) has or has had in his possession or under his charge any seed potatoes grown in 1995 and which he knows or has reasonable cause to suspect have originated in the Netherlands, or

(b) as auctioneer, salesman or otherwise, has sold, offered for sale or otherwise disposed of any such seed potatoes,

shall forthwith give to the Secretary of State (by notice in writing or otherwise) any information he may possess as to any such seed potatoes, and as to the persons who have or who have had or are likely to have or have had any of such seed potatoes in their possession or under their charge.

(2) Any information given under this article shall not be used as evidence against the person giving the information in any prosecution, except in respect of an alleged failure to comply with this article.

Section 3 Offences

A person shall be guilty of an offence if, without reasonable excuse, he contravenes or fails to comply with this Order and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.