Seed Proclamation No. 206 of 2000.

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

Planting material/seeds Certification Plant variety Institution Authorization/permit Inspection International trade Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries

Abstract

This Proclamation, consisting of 37 sections divided into five Parts, introduces rules and measures to ensure production and availability of high quality seeds for agricultural and horticultural purposes in Ethiopia. It creates a legal framework for the protection and control of the interests of users of seed, originators, processors and traders of seed. The Proclamation shall apply to any seed prescribed by the National Seed Industry Agency (sect. 3). Section 5 requires any person engaging in s

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Repeals

Ethiopian Seed Council of Ministers Regulations (No. 16/1997).

Legislation | Ethiopia | 1997 | Repealed

Keyword: Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Certification, Plant variety, Institution, Registration, Inspection, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Seed Proclamation No.782/2013.

Legislation | Ethiopia | 2013

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Certification, Plant variety, Institution, Registration, Authorization/permit, Genetic resources, GMO, Inspection, International trade, Internal trade, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX