Act on genetic resources of plants and microorganisms. Country/Territory Czechia Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws No. 148 of 2003. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Genetic resources Institution Offences/penalties Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Act enters into force on the day of publication in the Collection of Laws. Abstract This Act lays down rules governing the protection, preservation and use of genetic resources of plants and microorganisms of great value for agriculture and for the preservation of biologic and genetic varieties of plant species. The Act is composed of the following Sections: (1) General provisions; (2) Collection, classification, documentation, conservation and use of genetic resources; (2) State administration institutions, penalties and related proceedings; (4) Common, transitional and final provisions. Full text Czech Website www.podnikame.cz References - Legislation Implemented by Decree implementing the Act on genetic resources of plants and microorganisms. Legislation | Czechia | 2003 Keyword: Genetic resources, Classification/declassification, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree amending Decree implementing the Act on genetic resources of plants and microorganisms. Legislation | Czechia | 2017 Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Genetic resources, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX