Forestry Seeds Act and Agricultural Amendment Act 2002.

Subject

Livestock, Forestry, Cultivated plants

Keyword

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

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe

Entry into force notes

The present Act enters into force on 1 January 2003.

Abstract

The Forestry Seeds Act defines at the outset its scope of application. Article 2 contains a definition clause relating to various terms therein employed, such as "seeds", "materials", "origin", etc. Thereafter it deals with issues such as authorized seeds, marketing of seeds, import licences and control, exportation to third countries and related matters. The Act consists of 49 articles divided into 7 Parts.

Full text

German

Website

www.bgbl.at

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1597/2002 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Directive 1999/105/EC as regards the format of national lists of the basic material of forest reproductive material.

Legislation | European Union | 2002

Keyword: Internal trade, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Planting material/seeds, Plant variety, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Vine Plants Act 1996.

Legislation | Austria | 1996

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Plant variety, Internal trade, International trade, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agricultural Amendment Act 2001 and Varieties Protection Act 2001.

Legislation | Austria | 2001

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Plant protection, Planting material/seeds, Plant variety, Registration, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Court/tribunal, Authorization/permit, Institution, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fertilizers Act 1994.

Legislation | Austria | 1994

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fertilizers/nutrients, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Inspection, Soil pollution/quality

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Seeds Act 1997.

Legislation | Austria | 1997

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Feedstuffs Act 1999.

Legislation | Austria | 1999

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Standards, International trade, Certification, Inspection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, MRL-maximum residue limit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plant Protection Products Act 1997.

Legislation | Austria | 1997 | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant protection, Pesticides, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling, Registration, Residues, Institution, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plant Protection Act 1995.

Legislation | Austria | 1995 | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Institution, International trade, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wine Act 1999.

Legislation | Austria | 1999 | Repealed

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Subsidy/incentive, Royalties/fees, Fraud/deceit/adulteration, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Federal Act issuing the Planting Material Act Act 1997.

Legislation | Austria | 1997

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, International trade, Plant variety, Packaging/labelling, Plant protection, Pesticides, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Forestry Seeds Act.

Legislation | Austria | 1996 | Repealed

Keyword: Forest species, International trade, Internal trade, Inspection, Planting material/seeds, Fertilizers/nutrients

Source: FAO, FAOLEX