Presidential Decree No. 686 “On promotion of seed-growing of agricultural crops and fruit growing”. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Sakha (Yakutia) Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants Keyword Crops/grasses Transport/storage Internal trade Subsidy/incentive Authorization/permit Fruits/edible nuts Geographical area Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes This Presidential Decree enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract This Presidential Decree regulates the issues of seed production, procurement, processing, storage, transportation, trade and utilization of seeds of agricultural crops and fruits (berries). The aforesaid activities shall be subject to mandatory licensing. Seed growing and fruit growing shall be subject to state regulation, including measures of public financial support in the form of subsidies. Full text Russian Website docs.cntd.ru