Sugar Act, 1978 (Act No. 9 of 1978)Sugar Industry Agreement, 2000Chapter 3 : Production of Cane75 - 76. Control of Pests and Diseases and Varieties of Cane |
| 75. | The provisions of this Chapter relating to the control of pests and diseases and varieties of cane are intended specifically to prevent or abate loss and damage suffered by growers and the sugar industry and shall be read and construed as supplemental, in aid and not in derogation of the Agricultural Pests Act, 1973 (Act No. 3 of 1973), or any other legislation relating to pests and diseases in plants. |
| 76. | In clauses 77 to 96, unless the context otherwise indicates— |
| (a) | “grower” in relation to land on which cane is growing includes a person who has title to the land or who is actually in occupation of the land or who otherwise has the right of management, care, control or use of the land, and |
| (b) | “proclaimed area” means a control area or part of a control area designated under clause 77. Pests and Diseases and the Compulsory Harvesting or Destruction of Cane |