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Regulation No. (4/G) of 2013 on vegetable seed varieties registration.

Country/Territory
Jordan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant variety Registration Vegetables/legumes International trade Planting material/seeds Plant production
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia
Abstract

This Regulation is composed of 21 articles mainly on rules and procedures for seed varieties registration. Terms and definitions are given in articles 1 and 2. Article 3 prohibits the production or trade of vegetable seed varieties locally for commercial purposes or for private use unless registered in the Ministry of Agriculture. The application of registration of a variety should abide by conditions and requirements and only by specific institutions as stated in articles 4 and 5. Article 10 states that the Minister has the authority to allow or ban the import and trade of seed varieties. The Regulation lists cases in which the registration will be banned. It also provides for the terms and conditions for granting authorization of seed mobilization companies. Any violation to the provisions of this Regulation will be penalized according to articles 17 and 18 of the Agricultural Law No. 44 of 2002.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implements

Agriculture Law No. 44 of 2002.

Legislation | Jordan | 2002

Keyword: Basic legislation, Agricultural development, Apiculture/sericulture, Authorization/permit, Crops/grasses, Desertification, Offences/penalties, Registration, Hazards, Aquaculture, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Poultry products, Slaughtering, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Internal trade, International trade, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Quarantine, Vaccination, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Plant protection, Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Wild fauna, Hunting authorization/permit, Protection forest, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX