Federal Law No. 42 of 1992 on the production, importation and circulation of seeds and planting materials. Country/Territory United Arab Emirates Document type Legislation Date 1992 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Planting material/seeds Plant production Packaging/labelling Authorization/permit Internal trade International trade Royalties/fees Offences/penalties Basic legislation Geographical area Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law is composed of 12 articles. Article 1 gives definitions and terms. Article 2 defines competencies and duties of the Concerned Department at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fish Resources. The Ministry shall define the planting materials and seeds, and the requirements for the production, multiplication, importation, use, preparation, advertising and circulation, including: (a) contracting technical requirements, conditions and measures for seed multiplication and production; (b) requirements and conditions for seed multiplication establishments and zones; (c) requirements and conditions for seed packages and labels; (d) conditions and measures for the examination and control of seeds; (d) requirements and conditions for seeds sieving stations; and, (e) the measures to be taken against the seeds that do not comply with the provisions of this Law. Reproduction, importation and circulation of seeds without a previous authorization, except for seeds destined to universities and research centres, shall be prohibited (art. 3). Imported seeds shall be subject to agricultural quarantine (art. 5). All concerned persons residing in UAE shall settle their position according to the provisions of this Law within 6 months from the date of entry into force of it (art. 6). Article 8 deals with offences and penalties. Fees and royalties shall be fixed according to the provisions of this Law by a resolution of the Council of Ministries (art. 9). The Minister of Agriculture and Fish Resources shall issue the necessary resolutions and regulation for the implementation of this Law. Full text Arabic Website www.uae.gov.ae