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Federal Act on trade of vine plants.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Viticulture/oenological practices Plant variety Internal trade International trade Breeders' rights/farmers' rights Intellectual property rights/patents
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

An Act to regulate the trade of vine plants. To be admitted, a new vine variety must be distinguishable, constant and homogenous. The relevant request must be addressed to the Federal Institute for Fruit and Wine which keeps a record of all vine varieties. Part 3 concerns the trade of seeds of vine plants. Finally, the text deals with issues such as export to third countries, survey, fees, competence of various bodies. The Act contains 24 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Authorization of vine varieties for approval and control (2); Transportability of propagating material (3); Packaging (4); Other provisions (5).

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ordinance on planting material of vine plants.

Legislation | Austria | 1998

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Authorization/permit, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Forestry Seeds Act and Agricultural Amendment Act 2002.

Legislation | Austria | 2002

Keyword: Forest species, International trade, Inspection, Planting material/seeds, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant protection, Pesticides, Plant variety, Viticulture/oenological practices, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Federal Forestry Act 1996, Federal Act amending the Plant Protection Act 1995 and the Vine Plants Act 1996.

Legislation | Austria | 1996

Keyword: Institution, Agricultural development, Mountain area, Inland fisheries, Afforestation/reforestation, Recreational forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Plant protection, Viticulture/oenological practices, Potable water, Hunting/capture, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX