Major Agricultural Seed Law (No. 975 of 1962). Country/Territory Korea, Republic of Document type Legislation Date 1962 (1975) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Photocopy, 17 pp. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant production Agricultural development Cereals/grains/rice Special fund Planting material/seeds Authorization/permit International trade Internal trade Basic legislation Crops/grasses Agricultural commodities Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes The Law shall enter into force on the date of promulgation. Abstract This Law aims at promoting the agricultural development of the country by facilitating the production and processing of improved seeds of the major crops. The Law shall apply to the seeds of paddy rice, upland rice, barley, wheat, soybeans, potato and other agricultural crops. The production of improved seeds shall be under the direction of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries. The latter shall be responsible for the designation of seed farms, the inspection of seed farms and the performance of seed tests. The sale of seeds is subject to the issuance of a licence by the Minister. The export or import of seeds must be approved by the Minister, except in the case of import or export for research purposes. Furthermore, the Law concerns the establishment and management of the Revolving Fund for Seeds. Final provisions establish the penalties to be applied in case of contravention. Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Ministry Regulations of Major Agricultural Seed Law (No. 378 of 1969). Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 1969 (1982) Keyword: Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Cereals/grains/rice, Certification, Classification/declassification, Crops/grasses, Agricultural commodities Source: FAO, FAOLEX Presidential Decree of Major Agricultural Seed Law (No. 5173 of 1970). Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 1970 (1981) Keyword: Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Cereals/grains/rice, Special fund, International trade, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Institution, Crops/grasses, Agricultural commodities Source: FAO, FAOLEX