Act no. 215/2001 on the protection of plant genetic resources for nutrition and agriculture. Country/Territory Slovakia Document type Legislation Date 2001 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws No. 215 of 2001 Subject Agricultural & rural development, Cultivated plants Keyword Genetic resources Basic legislation Plant protection Plant variety Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 July 2001. Abstract This Act creates conditions for the protection of plant genetic resources intended for food and agriculture and their sustainable use for the needs of human, animal and agricultural nutrition and for the maintenance of the biological diversity of plants. Full text Slovak Website www.zakonypreludi.sk References - Legislation Implemented by Decree implementing the Act on the protection of genetic resources of plants for nutrition and agriculture. Legislation | Slovakia | 2006 Keyword: Genetic resources, Plant protection, Plant variety Source: FAO, FAOLEX