South Africa - 2018 - Agriculture and Rural Development

Plant Improvement Act

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

The Act applies to plants pertaining to agricultural, forestry, and industrial production. The act allows for the declaration of other plants outside the purview of the sections contained herein, subject to the submission of application to the registrar. Among others, it also details quality standards for plants and propagating material intended for cultivation, and the sale and conditions of sale of plants and propagating material.

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January 2022

The Act applies to plants pertaining to agricultural, forestry, and industrial production. The act allows for the declaration of other plants outside the purview of the sections contained herein, subject to the submission of application to the registrar. Among others, it also details quality standards for plants and propagating material intended for cultivation, and the sale and conditions of sale of plants and propagating material.

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