Decision of the State Council on Amending the Regulation of the People's Republic of China on Protection of New Varieties of Plants (2013). Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Cultivated plants Keyword Breeders' rights/farmers' rights Offences/penalties Plant production Plant variety Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Entry into force notes The Decision entered into force on 31 January 2013. Abstract This Decision amends article 39 and article 40 of Regulation of the People's Republic of China on Protection of New Varieties of Plants concerning the provisions on offences and penalties. Full text Chinese Website www.gov.cn References - Legislation Amends Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the protection of new varieties of plants. Legislation | China | 1997 Keyword: Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Plant production, Intellectual property rights/patents, Plant variety Source: FAO, FAOLEX