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Seeds and Plant Varieties Act 1972 (Cap. 326).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
1972 (2002)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act of Parliament to confer power to regulate transactions in seeds, including provision for the testing and certification of seeds; for the establishment of an index of names of plant varieties; to empower the imposition of restriction on the introduction of new varieties; to control the importation of seeds; to authorize measures to prevent injurious cross-pollination; to provide for the grant of proprietary rights to persons breeding or discovering new varieties; to establish a Tribunal to hear appeals and other proceedings; and for connected purposes.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Basic legislation Plant production Planting material/seeds Breeders' rights/farmers' rights Crops/grasses Plant variety Court/tribunal Intellectual property rights/patents
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

The Act makes provision for various matters relating to plant propagating material and plant breeders’ rights.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Seeds and Plant Varieties (National Performance Trails) Regulations, 2009 (Cap. 326).

Legislation | Kenya | 2009 (2012)

Keyword: Plant production, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Plant variety, Registration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Seeds and Plant Varieties (Plant Breeder's Rights) (Trees and Woody Climbers Scheme) Regulations, 2001 (Cap. 326).

Legislation | Kenya | 2001

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Plant production, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Crops/grasses, Plant variety, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Seeds and Plant Varieties (Plant Breeder's Rights) (Oil and Fibre Crops) Regulations, 2001 (Cap. 326).

Legislation | Kenya | 2001 (2012)

Keyword: Plant production, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Crops/grasses, Plant variety, Textile plants/fibres, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Seeds and Plant Varieties (Plant Breeder's Rights) (Vegetable Scheme) Regulations, 2001 (Cap. 326).

Legislation | Kenya | 2001 (2012)

Keyword: Plant production, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Crops/grasses, Plant variety, Vegetables/legumes, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Seeds and Plant Varieties (Plant Breeder's Rights) (Fruit and Nut Tree Crops Scheme) Regulations, 2001 (Cap. 326).

Legislation | Kenya | 2001 (2012)

Keyword: Plant production, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Crops/grasses, Plant variety, Fruits/edible nuts, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Seeds and Plant Varieties (Plant Breeder's Rights) (Root and Tuber Crops Scheme) Regulations, 2001 (L.N. No. 73 of 2001).

Legislation | Kenya | 2001 (2012)

Keyword: Plant production, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Crops/grasses, Plant variety, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Seeds and Plant Varieties (Plant Breeder's Rights) (Maize Scheme) Regulations, 2001 (Cap. 326).

Legislation | Kenya | 2001 (2012)

Keyword: Plant production, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Crops/grasses, Plant variety, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Seeds and Plant Varieties (Plant Breeder's Rights) (Pasture Plants and Grasses Scheme) Regulations, 2001 (Cap. 326).

Legislation | Kenya | 2001 (2012)

Keyword: Plant production, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Crops/grasses, Plant variety, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Seeds and Plant Varieties (Plant Breeder's Rights) (Other Cereals Scheme) Regulations, 2001 (Cap. 326).

Legislation | Kenya | 2001 (2012)

Keyword: Plant production, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Crops/grasses, Plant variety, Cereals/grains/rice, Agricultural commodities, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Seeds and Plant Varieties (Plant Breeder's Rights) (Pulses Scheme) Regulations, 2001 (L.N. No. 78 of 2001).

Legislation | Kenya | 2001 (2012)

Keyword: Plant production, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Crops/grasses, Vegetables/legumes, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Seeds and Plant Varieties (Seeds) Regulations (Cap. 326).

Legislation | Kenya | 1991 (2012)

Keyword: Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Plant variety, Registration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution, Internal trade, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Seeds and Plant Varieties (Plant Breeder’s Rights) Regulations (Cap. 326).

Legislation | Kenya | 1994 (2012)

Keyword: Plant production, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Plant variety, Registration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Seeds and Plant Varieties (National Index of Plant Varieties) Regulations, 2006 (Cap. 326).

Legislation | Kenya | 2006 (2012)

Keyword: Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Plant variety, Registration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Seeds and Plant Varieties (Plant Breeder’s Rights) (Ornamental and Herbaceous Plants Scheme) Regulations, 2001 (Cap. 326).

Legislation | Kenya | 2001 (2012)

Keyword: Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Floriculture, Plant variety, Registration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Act, 2012 (No. 53 of 2012).

Legislation | Kenya | 2012

Keyword: Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Crops/grasses, Plant variety, Registration, Genetic resources, Institution, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Intellectual property rights/patents, Biodiversity, Access and benefit-sharing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX