Plant Improvement Act, 2018 (Act No. 11 of 2018)RegulationsRegulations made in terms of the Plant Improvement Act, 2018Chapter II: Application of Regulations8. Application for exemption from registration of business and premises |
(1) | Application for exemption from registration referred to in section 19(2) of the Act for any other type of business or premises than referred to in regulations 6 and 7, must be submitted to the Registrar in writing, indicating— |
(a) | whether exemption is sought for business only or for both business and premises, |
(b) | the type of business for which exemption is sought; |
(c) | the kinds of plants relating to the plants and propagating material which are intended to be propagated and/or sold by the business or from the premises, and |
(d) | motivation for the request. |
(2) | The Registrar must consider the application received and after consultations with the applicant, if required, submit a recommendation for consideration by the Minister. |
(3) | The Registrar must notify the applicant in writing within 30 days of receiving the decision from the Minister and publish a notice in the Gazette, if approved by the Minister. |