Legislation Details
- Full Title: Federal Law Concerning the Production, Import and Handling Seeds and Kernels
- Law Type: Federal Law
- Law Number: 42 of 1992
- Issued Date: 28 Oct 1992
- Effective Date: 12 Oct 1992
- Official Gazette: No. 243
- Sector: Economy and Business
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 25
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Federal Law regulates the production, import, and handling of seeds and kernels in the United Arab Emirates. Its purpose is to ensure the quality, safety, and proper distribution of agricultural seeds and tubers used for crop reproduction. The law establishes a framework of approvals, inspections, and technical requirements to control the propagation, import, and circulation of seeds within the UAE. It is important for businesses and individuals involved in the agricultural sector, as non-compliance can result in significant fines and other penalties. (Federal Law Concerning the Production, Import and Handling Seeds and Kernels, 1992)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this law covers the production, import, and handling of seeds and kernels used for agricultural crop reproduction in the UAE. Its purpose is to regulate these activities and ensure the quality, safety, and proper distribution of such seeds and tubers. The law applies to any individual or business involved in the propagation, import, or trade of agricultural seeds and kernels within the UAE. (Federal Law Concerning the Production, Import and Handling Seeds and Kernels, 1992, Art. 1-2)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The law provides the following key definitions:
- State: The United Arab Emirates
- Ministry: The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
- Competent Department: The Agricultural Affairs Sector at the Ministry or any related unit
- Competent Authority: The authority responsible for regulating the sector
- Seeds and Kernels: The plant parts used for agricultural crop reproduction
- Reproduction Areas: Regions designated for seed and kernel production
- Contract: An entity contracted to produce seeds and kernels
- Trading: Offering for sale, selling, storing, or transporting seeds and kernels
(Federal Law Concerning the Production, Import and Handling Seeds and Kernels, 1992, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The law imposes several key obligations: 1. The Competent Department must coordinate with the Competent Authority to recommend approved seed and tuber types, specifications, and production methods. (Federal Law Concerning the Production, Import and Handling Seeds and Kernels, 1992, Art. 2) 2. It is prohibited to propagate, import, or circulate seeds and tubers without prior approval from the Competent Authority, except for certain research and re-export purposes. (Federal Law Concerning the Production, Import and Handling Seeds and Kernels, 1992, Art. 3) 3. The Minister may prohibit the propagation, production, export, import, or circulation of any seed or tuber type deemed necessary for public interest. (Federal Law Concerning the Production, Import and Handling Seeds and Kernels, 1992, Art. 4) 4. Imported seeds and tubers must undergo agricultural quarantine inspection to ensure they are free of diseases and pests and meet specifications. (Federal Law Concerning the Production, Import and Handling Seeds and Kernels, 1992, Art. 5)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The law specifies that whoever contravenes any of its provisions shall be sentenced upon conviction to a fine of not less than AED 5,000 and not exceeding AED 50,000, in addition to confiscation of the materials in question. (Federal Law Concerning the Production, Import and Handling Seeds and Kernels, 1992, Art. 8)
When did this law come into effect?
This Federal Law came into effect on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, which was 12 October 1992. (Federal Law Concerning the Production, Import and Handling Seeds and Kernels, 1992, Art. 12)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This law repeals the previous Federal Law No. 2 of 1974 on regulating the importation of seedlings and agricultural seeds. (Federal Law Concerning the Production, Import and Handling Seeds and Kernels, 1992, Art. 11)
Source Documents
This article analyses Federal Law Concerning the Production, Import and Handling Seeds and Kernels for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.