Alfalfa Seed Development Plan Regulations (R.R.S. c. A-15.21 Reg 9). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Saskatchewan Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant production Crops/grasses Cereals/grains/rice Planting material/seeds Institution Inspection Internal trade Research Data collection/reporting Policy/planning Agricultural commodities Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Entry into force notes The present Regulations enter into force on 5 March 2009. Abstract The present Regulations enact the Agri-Food Act, 2004. The general purpose and intent of the plan is to provide for the orderly and effective development of the alfalfa seed industry in Saskatchewan. The specific purposes of the plan are: a) to promote and develop the alfalfa seed and leafcutting bee industries in Saskatchewan; b) to develop procedures to maximize returns to producers; c) to encourage the production of a uniform high-quality product; d) to gather, compile and distribute information related to the production, processing, consumption and marketing of alfalfa seed and the management of leafcutting bees; e) to conduct or encourage research on the production, marketing, processing and consumption of alfalfa seed and the management of leaf cutting bees; f) to promote and improve understanding among individuals and organizations within the alfalfa seed and leaf cutting bee industries; g) to establish a system of levies on alfalfa seed crops for carrying out the purposes of the plan; and h) to represent and lobby on behalf of registered producers in matters relating to the development of the alfalfa seed and leaf cutting bee industries. The text consists of 38 sections divided into 8 Parts as follows: Title and interpretation (I); Plan (II); Commission (III); Registration (IV); Levies (V); Commission Orders (VI); Elections (VII); Repeal, transitional and coming into force (VIII). Full text English Website www.qp.gov.sk.ca References - Legislation Implements Agri-Food Act, 2004 (S.S. 2004, c. A-15.21). Legislation | Canada | 2004 (2014) Keyword: Basic legislation, Agricultural development, Agricultural commodities, Institution, Offences/penalties, Internal trade, International trade, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Saskatchewan Alfalfa Seed Producers Development Plan Regulations (R.R.S. c. A-15.2 Reg. 6). Legislation | Canada | 1997 Keyword: Plant production, Crops/grasses, Planting material/seeds, Policy/planning, Internal trade, Non-governmental entity, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX