Presidential Decree of Major Agricultural Seed Law (No. 5173 of 1970). Country/Territory Korea, Republic of Document type Regulation Date 1970 (1981) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant production Planting material/seeds Cereals/grains/rice Special fund International trade Internal trade Authorization/permit Institution 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 Decree shall enter into force on the date of promulgation. Abstract For the purpose of implementing the Seed Law of 1962, the Decree makes provisions regarding (a) the requirements and procedure for approving the sale, import and export of seeds, and (b) the management and financial measures relevant to the Revolving Fund for Seeds. Further provisions concern the establishment, composition and terms of reference of the Seed Council, which shall exercise advisory functions on matters relevant to improved seeds. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Major Agricultural Seed Law (No. 975 of 1962). Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 1962 (1975) 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX