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