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Decree no.238/GOV on Plant Variety.

Country/Territory
Lao, People's Dem. Rep.
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Food security Business/industry/corporations Certification Classification/declassification Crops/grasses Fertilizers/nutrients Genetic resources Inspection Internal trade International trade Liability/compensation Monitoring Offences/penalties Packaging/labelling Pesticides Pests/diseases Plant protection Plant variety Planting material/seeds Protection of environment Public health Research Royalties/fees Subsidy/incentive Tax/levy Transport/storage Plant production
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Decree, consisting of 67 articles and made pursuant to the Law on Agriculture No. 01/98 NA, dated 10 October 1998 and the Law on Plant Protection and Plant Quarantine No. 13/NA, dated 15 November 2016, establishes the principles, regulations and measures on management and inspection of plant varieties, in order to conserve a native plant variety, a local plant variety, and promote the use of an improved plant variety with outstanding characteristics, good yield and quality, and that is suitable for each location, with the aim of managing and enhancing crop production, ensuring food security and contributing to national socio-economic development. According to the Decree, a plant variety is any seed or planting material within a group of species that has the same or similar genotype or botanical characteristics, and that has its own distinguishing characteristics such as uniformity and physical stability. The Decree defines the following relevant terms: native plant variety; local plant variety; improved plant variety; seeds; plant genetic resources; plant genetic resources conservation; counterfeit seeds; inspection for seed production area; seed quality testing.

Full text
Lao
Website
laotradeportal.gov.la

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on Agriculture No. 01-98/NA.

Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 1998

Keyword: Framework law, Agricultural development, Institution, Inspection, Pesticides, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Land tenure, Animal production, Drugs, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Plant production, Irrigation, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 13/NA on Plant Protection and Quarantine.

Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 2016

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant variety, Plant protection, Certification, Agricultural development, Business/industry/corporations, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Offences/penalties, Plant production, Policy/planning, Prohibited crops, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Quarantine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX