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Law No. CXXXI of 1996 on the recognition of plant varieties and on the production and distribution of seeds and planting materials.

Country/Territory
Hungary
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Jurix Collection of Hungarian Rules of Law, WWW, Hungary.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Planting material/seeds Breeders' rights/farmers' rights Plant variety Genetic resources Internal trade International trade Packaging/labelling Plant production Intellectual property rights/patents
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Abstract

The intention of this Law is to conserve genetic resources, provide for the recognition of new plant varieties, their use, rights and duties of breeders, producers, distributors and users of seeds and planting materials, as well as their production, classification, distribution, utilization and control. Unlawful use of varieties, adulteration of seeds and planting materials, misrepresentation of origin, breed, variety, identity, quality, deceiving the user or distributors of such products are prohibited by the Law. The production, classification, distribution and utilization of seeds and planting materials are supervised and administered by the Ministry and the National Agricultural Classification Institute. Offenders are liable to a penalty.

Full text
Hungarian

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 89 of 1997 of the Ministry of Agriculture on the production and distribution of seeds.

Legislation | Hungary | 1997 (2002)

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Internal trade, International trade, Certification, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Standards, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Plant production, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 92 of 1997 of the Ministry of Agriculture on the conservation and utilization of plant genetic materials.

Legislation | Hungary | 1997

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Genetic resources, Plant production, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 49 of 1997 of the Ministry of Agriculture determining the duties and competencies of the National Institute for Agricultural Quality Control.

Legislation | Hungary | 1997

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Data collection/reporting, Genetic resources, Planting material/seeds, Institution, Plant production, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 91 of 1997 of the Ministry of Agriculture on forestry planting materials.

Legislation | Hungary | 1997

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, International trade, Internal trade, Standards, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 90 of 1997 of the Ministry of Agriculture on the production and distribution of planting materials of vine, hop, fruit and ornamental plants.

Legislation | Hungary | 1997 (1998)

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Registration, Standards, Certification, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 88 of 1997 of the Ministry of Agriculture on the recognition of plant varieties.

Legislation | Hungary | 1997 (1998)

Keyword: Plant variety, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Act No. LII of 2003 on the recognition of plant varieties, and on the production and marketing of planting materials.

Legislation | Hungary | 2003 (2013)

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Packaging/labelling, Planting material/seeds, Certification, Plant variety, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Plant production, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX