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Ministerial Decree No. 259 on approval of rules on genetically modified plants across the country and detection of spread areas.

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This Decree states that Scientific and Technical Council shall be established, with the participation of National Academy of Science, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, State Committee for Standardization, Metrology and Patents. Furthermore, Institute of Genetic Resources shall be determined as the national coordinator. This Decree states that using genetic materials, zoning and state registration of genetically modified plants are strictly prohibited. This Decre
Title
Ministerial Decree No. 259 on approval of rules on genetically modified plants across the country and detection of spread areas.
Country
Azerbaijan
Type of document
Regulation
Date of text
2013
Data source
FAO, FAOLEX
Glossary term(s)
genetic resource for food and agriculture
institution building
ECOLEX region
Asia
Cis (commonwealth of independent states)
Landlocked Developing Nations
Western Asia
ECOLEX URL
ECOLEX URL
ECOLEX
Attached files
PDF icon http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/aze159203.pdf
Link to full text
http://www.e-qanun.az
Implements
Law No. 273-IVQ on conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources of cultivated plants.