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Protection of New Plant Varieties (Plant Breeders' Rights) Act, 2002 (No. 22 of 2002).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment of a registry of plant breeders’ rights; promotion of plant breeding and facilitation of agricultural advancements through the grant and regulation of plant breeders’ rights and for maters connected therewith.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant production Plant variety Planting material/seeds Breeders' rights/farmers' rights Registration Certification Institution Special fund Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Intellectual property rights/patents
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
The Act shall enter into force on a date to be appointed by the Minister.
Abstract

The Act consist of 59 sections divided into 12 Parts: Preliminary provisions (I); Plant Breeders Registry (II); Varieties that may be protected (III); Application for plant breeders’ rights (IV); Consideration and disposition of applications (V); Provisional, final protection and holders, duties (VI); Termination and surrender of plant breeders’ rights (VII); Licences and assignments (VIII); Appeals (IX); Establishment of Plant Breeders’ Rights Development Fund (X); Offences and penalties (XI); Miscellaneous provisions (XII).

Full text
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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Plant Breeders' Rights Act, 2012 (No. 29 of 2012).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2012

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant production, Plant variety, Planting material/seeds, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Registration, Certification, Institution, Special fund, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Dispute settlement, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX