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Seeds and Plant Varieties (Plant Breeder s Rights) Regulations (Cap. 326).

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Source

Keywords

Abstract
These Regulations implement provisions of the Seeds and Plant Varieties (Plant Breeder s Rights) Act. A Plant Breeder s Rights Committee is established under section 3. The Committee shall develop a policy regarding plant breeder s rights, make recommendations on the granting of rights and carry out other functions outlined in regulation 4. A certificate of grant shall be in Form II of the Schedule, whereas an application for a compulsory license shall be in Form IV. Other Forms concern extension of the period of grant, protective direction and surrender of grant. Regulation 16 and following concern representations that may be made by entitled persons or organizations. Regulation 21 concerns the naming of plant varieties. The officer authorized by the Minister of Agriculture shall maintain a register of plant varieties under regulation 22. (28 regulations completed by 1 Schedule)
Date of consolidation/reprint
Notes
Consolidated version of 2012 of L.N. No. 482 of 1994 as amended by L.N. 150/1998.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No