Law No. 1845/1989. Development and utilization of the agriculture research and technology – Protection of forests and other provisions. Country/Territory Greece Document type Legislation Date 1989 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 102, Part I, 26 April 1989, pp. 3217-3227. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Fisheries, Forestry Keyword Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Agricultural development Institution Non-governmental entity Policy/planning Research Aquaculture Fishery management and conservation Protected area Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The law shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette unless otherwise provided for by the individual sections of this law. Abstract The law aims at outlining and implementing policies on agricultural research and technology, forest protection and at settling other provisions. In Chapter A the law establishes the National Agricultural Research Foundation (N.AG.RE.F.) which shall be the national body responsible for agricultural research and technology in Greece, functioning as a legal private entity sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture. N.AG.RE.F. will be in charge of research for technological improvement and development in agricultural, forest, and fish production. The Foundation shall also relate to issues regarding veterinary, management of marine resources, soil science, land reclamation, processing and preservation of agricultural products, as well as agricultural economy and sociology. N.AG.RE.F. will be administered by an eleven member Administrative Council, whereas the planning of its scientific and research activities is carried by the Scientific Council. Amendments on other laws are set forth in Chapters B and C while Chapter D defines forest protection and forest protection bodies and their competencies. Full text Greek Website www.et.gr References - Legislation Amends Mandatory Law No. 1891/1939 prohibiting the preparation, by means of alkaline solutions and export of edible olives. Legislation | Greece | 1939 Keyword: Processing/handling, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Treated food, International trade, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 721 concerning the authorization and control of agricultural chemicals and arranging related issues. Legislation | Greece | 1977 Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Plant production, Plant protection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Legislative Decree No. 220/1973 regarding the placement on the market of agricultural chemicals and veterinary drugs. Legislation | Greece | 1973 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Pests/diseases, Fertilizers/nutrients, Packaging/labelling, Pesticides, Standards, Plant protection, Plant production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. 1541 on Agricultural Co-operatives. Legislation | Greece | 1985 Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Cooperative/producer organization Source: FAO, FAOLEX Legislative Decree No. 185 on provisions for the improvement of livestock farming. Legislation | Greece | 1973 Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal reproduction, Herd book Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Legislative Decree No 86 bringing forth the Forestry Code. Legislation | Greece | 1969 Keyword: Agro-forestry, Alien species, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Classification/declassification, Expropriation, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest service/forest officers, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Grazing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pests/diseases, Protected area, Right of use, Timber extraction/logging, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 721 concerning the authorization and control of agricultural chemicals and arranging related issues. Legislation | Greece | 1977 Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Plant production, Plant protection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. 1564 of 1985 on the organization of the production and trade of plant propagating material. Legislation | Greece | 1985 Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Certification, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Registration, Internal trade, Intellectual property rights/patents Source: FAO, FAOLEX