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Law No. 105-XVI on botanic gardens.

Country/Territory
Moldova, Republic of
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant variety Plant protection Planting material/seeds Research Plant production
Geographical area
CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations
Entry into force notes
The Law enters into force on the date of its official publication.
Abstract

This Law regulates relations regarding creation and functioning of botanic gardens, establishes principles, mechanism and the modalities of management, protection, conservation and rational use of plant varieties. The Act consists of five Sections divided into 14 articles: (1) general provisions; (2) legal status of botanic gardens; (3) financing; (4) protection of botanic gardens; and (5) conclusive provisions. Botanic gardens shall be considered separated areas with typical, rare and endangered plants created for the purpose of conservation of the national plant varieties and plant varieties of other geographic areas. Botanic gardens shall be classified as public and private. The main targets of scientific research in the botanic gardens shall be: (a) creation of botanic collections; (b) conservation in the artificial environment of plant varieties; (c) study of plant varieties; (d) creation of seed stock and seed banks; and (e) organization of conferences and symposia. The following activities shall be prohibited in botanic gardens: (a) hunting, fishing and capture of animals without authorization; (b) main use felling; (c) construction; (d) collection of plant species, fruits, seeds, flowers and leaves; and (e) washing of vehicles.

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