PART I SGENERAL

Seed to which the Regulations applyS

4.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), these Regulations apply to beet seeds of the species specified in Part I of Schedule 1, being seeds intended to be used only for the production of agricultural or horticultural crops.

(2) These Regulations shall not apply to seed which is shown to be intended for export outside the European Union.

(3) The supply of seed to any person for—

(a)the production of agricultural raw materials, intended for industrial purposes; or

(b)seed propagation for industrial purposes,

shall not be regarded as marketing, provided that person does not acquire title to either the seed supplied or the product of the harvest.

(4) The supplier of the seed referred to in paragraph (3) shall provide the Scottish Ministers with a copy of the relevant parts of the contract made with any person which shall include the standards and conditions met by the seed.