Regional Law No 106-OZ “On seed growing”. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Amur Document type Legislation Date 1998 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Forestry, Cultivated plants Keyword Crops/grasses Transport/storage Research Authorization/permit Forest species Processing/handling Planting material/seeds Basic legislation Plant production 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 Regional Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract This Regional Law regulates the issues of seed production, procurement, processing, storage, transportation, trade and utilization of seeds. It shall be applicable seed varieties and seed species, forestry seeds of forest trees and shrubbery recorded in the State Register of Selection achievements authorized for use, and also of seeds non recorded in the aforesaid Register that are used for scientific research and personal non-commercial purposes. Seed growing shall include agricultural crops and forestry seeds, originators, elite, reproduction and hybrid seeds, and also production of normal and improved seeds. Seed growing activities shall be subject to mandatory licencing by the authorized licensing body. Full text Russian Website 7law.info