S.L. 433.34 Art. 11Multiplication: functions, material and location.

(1) The multiplication phase is carried out in the multiplication centres which include mother blocks or in vitro laboratories and nurseries. These can be either governmental, or if privately owned, these have to be recognised by the Directorate.

(2) The multiplication phase consists of:

(a) growing of certified mother plants in compliance with the technical protocols established for each species or group of species;

(b) multiplication of certified material in in vitro compliance with the technical rules for each species or group of species; and

(c) the production of propagation material which has been certified.

(3) The mother blocks and the in vitro laboratories must meet the requirements included in the technical protocols established for each species or group of species.

(4) To be approved by the Directorate, the multiplication centre shall:

(a) submit to the Directorate an appropriate application for the recognition of the centre;

(b) have plots and facilities in compliance with the protocols for each plant species or group of species; and

(c) have a responsible person with appropriate qualifications and the necessary skills.

(5) To satisfy certain particular necessities, in vitro propagation or other rapid propagation techniques may be applied to speed up the propagation of the basic material, upon the approval of the Directorate and according to the technical protocols established for every species or group of species.

(6) In particular cases, upon the approval of the Directorate, plants produced directly from the primary source or from pre-basic plants can be used to establish the foundation block. In the first case, the breeder must submit a document regarding the origin of the plants to the Directorate.