Law No. 386-XV on tobacco. Country/Territory Moldova, Republic of Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Tobacco Plant protection Planting material/seeds Intellectual property rights/patents 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 establishes legal and economic grounds for the organization of production, processing and trade of tobacco. Production and trade of tobacco seeds shall be licensed. Super elite and elite seeds shall be used for the production of tobacco seeds in accordance with licensing contract with the patent owner. Imported seed shall be accompanied by certification. Tobacco seed quality shall conform to standards and shall be evaluated by the authorized institution. Tobacco growers shall use pesticides and other authorized substances for plant protection. The state quality control of tobacco seeds shall be carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Full text Russian Website www.law-moldova.com References - Legislation Amended by Law No. 18-XV amending Law No. 386-XV on tobacco. Legislation | Moldova, Republic of | 2003 Keyword: Tobacco, International trade, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX