S.L. 433.34 Art. 9Conservation for pre-multiplication: functions, material and location.

(1) The phase of conservation for pre-multiplication shall be carried out in the repository. It can be either governmental, or if privately owned, it shall be recognised by the Directorate.

(2) The phase of conservation for pre-multiplication consists of:

(a) the conservation of at least two specimens of the primary source under healthy conditions; and

(b) the production and, or of pre-in vivo in vitro basic material under healthy conditions.

(3) In order to be recognised by the Directorate, the repository must:

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

(b) have adequate facilities for the conservation of the pre-basic material according to the technical protocols established for every species or group of species; and

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

(4) The pre-basic propagation material must undergo:

(a) sanitary controls by the Directorate according to the technical protocols issued for every species or group of species; and

(b) true-to-type controls by the Directorate according to the technical protocols established for every species or group of species.

(5) Grafted or self-rooted plants will be certified as pre-basic plants after they have taken root and have been inspected.

(6) The pre-basic material may originate from repositories located abroad upon the approval of the Directorate.