Protection of New Plant Varieties Act 2004 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006 · Part X · Enforcement
53. Authorization of officers
Feedback & support(1)
The Minister may authorize in writing any officer in the
Minister
Defined · s 2
“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for plant varieties;
Ministry to exercise the powers under this Part.
Ministry
Defined · s 2
“Ministry” means the Ministry for the time being responsible for agriculture;
(2)
An officer authorized under subsection (1) shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of the Penal Code
[Act 574].