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Federal Act amending the Seeds Act 1997.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Part I, No. 39, 7 July 2000, pp. 610-615.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Planting material/seeds Biotechnology Floriculture Genetically modified organism (GMO) Plant production
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Act introduces substantial amendments to the Seeds Act 1997 (BGBl. No. 72/1997). For example, article 1 dealing with ornamental plants; article 3 concerning competent authorities for the admission of seeds; article 40 on genetically manipulated seeds are amended.

Full text
German

References - Legislation

Amends

Seeds Act 1997.

Legislation | Austria | 1997 (2015)

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Authorization/permit, Plant variety, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Standards, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX