Decree No. 88 of 1997 of the Ministry of Agriculture on the recognition of plant varieties.

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

Plant variety Authorization/permit Classification/declassification

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Abstract

This Decree applies to field crops, vegetables, grape and fruit producing plant species, and to ornamental and forestry plant species as well, and it regulates the procedures related to recognition of new varieties, their experimental testing and temporary authorization of their propagation. This Decree regulates the operation of the National Agricultural Certification Institute and the National Agricultural Variety Certification Council. It also applies to natural and legal persons and entities dealing with the improvement and conservation of plant varieties. The provisions of this Decree must be applied in accordance with the provisions of laws regarding plant protection and nature protection. The Institute publishes annually the list of recognized varieties in the National Variety Register and it provides a Descriptive Variety Register as well.

Full text

Hungarian

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. CXXXI of 1996 on the recognition of plant varieties and on the production and distribution of seeds and planting materials.

Legislation | Hungary | 1996

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Plant variety, Genetic resources, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Plant production, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX