Section 22: Seed producer

22. Seed producer (1) An application for registration as a seed producer shall be made in such manner as may be prescribed and shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee. (2) On receipt of an application under subsection (1), NPVSO shall— (a) where it is satisfied that— (i) the applicant is a person suitably qualified and experienced in seed production and processing, and capable of producing, to the standards prescribed for certification, seed of the variety set out in the application; and (ii) the land proposed to be used for the production of the variety is reasonably suited to the production of the crop, register the applicant as a seed producer; or (b) where it is not satisfied that the applicant complies with the requirements of this Act, refuse to register the applicant as a seed producer. (3) NPVSO— (a) may impose such conditions and limitations on any registration under this section as it may determine, including limitations as to the acreage to be used in the cultivation of any particular variety by the applicant, and as to the variety to be produced by the applicant; and (b) shall specify the period of validity of registration under this section. (4) NPVSO shall keep and maintain a register of seed producers which shall contain— (a) the names and addresses of every seed producer; (b) particulars of the variety to be grown by every seed producer; (c) particulars of the location and area of the land where each variety is to be grown by a seed producer; (d) particulars of the duration of the registration; and (e) such other particulars as NPVSO may determine. (S. 22 not in operation.) [Issue 10] S8A – 12 Revised Laws of Mauritius