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Law on the protection of new plant varieties.

Country
Croatia
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Law sets out conditions for the protection of new agricultural plant varieties as well as legal procedures for the acquisition of breeders' rights and their protection. According to the content and duration of breeders' rights, the Law also deals with the transfer, lease and representation of such rights. The administration of this Law is the responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The Law is composed by 9 Chapters divided into 52 sections.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/cro12101.pdf
Web site
http://www.nn.hr
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 13 December 1997.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Amended by
Law Amending the Law on Protection of Plant Varieties.
Implemented by
Regulation on fees and costs for services and procedures carried out by the Croatian Agriculture and Food Agency-Center for Seed and Nursery Production.
Regulation on Conditions for the Use of Protected Varieties on Private Farms and the Criteria for Determination of Small Farmers.
Regulation related to the recognition of potato varieties.