SCHEDULE 4Registration of varieties
Registration3
1
The Welsh Ministers must register a variety with an official description if satisfied that—
a
the variety is distinct, uniform and stable;
b
a sample of the variety is available; and
c
in relation to genetically modified varieties, the genetically modified organism of which the variety consists is authorised for cultivation pursuant to Directive 2001/18/EC or Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.
2
The Welsh Ministers must base acceptance that a variety is distinct, uniform and stable on the results of growing trials in accordance with paragraph 6.
3
Growing trials are not required where the Welsh Ministers are satisfied, on the basis of information submitted by the application, that an official description established by a responsible body outside Wales fulfils the conditions for registration required by sub-paragraph (1).
4
The Welsh Ministers may register a variety that has been marketed within the European Union prior to 30 September 2012 provided that variety has an officially recognised description.