Ministerial Resolution No. 377 of 2017 on the designation of the registrar of new plant varieties and the rights of plant entrants. Country/Territory United Arab Emirates Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Institution Plant production Plant protection Plant variety Geographical area Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Resolution consisting of 5 articles aims at appointing the Director of Health and Agricultural Development Department as registrar of the new plant varieties and plant plant breeders' rights in the Emirates. The Registrar shall exercise the powers set forth in Federal Law No.17 of 2009 regarding the protection of new plant varieties. Full text Arabic Website www.moccae.gov.ae