Plant Breeders' Rights Act, 2018 (Act No. 12 of 2018)

Regulations

Regulations made in terms of the Plant Breeders' Rights Act

Examination of Variety and Grant of a Plant Breeder's Right

19. Application for extension to submit material for tests and trials

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(1) An applicant or agent who did not furnish the Registrar with material for tests and trials within the prescribed period in accordance with section 26 must:
(a)apply to the Registrar for an extension not exceeding the initial period stipulated in subsection 18(1) above on a form obtainable from the Registrar; and
(b)in the event of imported material, the application must be accompanied with import and shipping documents or a sworn affidavit as proof that the plant material has been imported into the Republic.

 

(2)A duly completed and signed form, accompanied by the sworn affidavit where applicable, must be sent electronically, mailed, hand delivered or couriered to the office of the Registrar.