SCHEDULE 2Modifications in the extension of the Plant Varieties Act 1997 to the Isle of Man

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1

Schedule 3 (the Plant Varieties and Seeds Tribunal)24 applies to proceedings from the Isle of Man, as it applies to proceedings in England, and is modified as follows.

2

Omit paragraphs 3 and 4 (appointment of a chairman of the Tribunal in Scotland and in Northern Ireland).

3

In paragraph 5 (term of appointment of a chairman of the Tribunal)—

a

omit sub-paragraph (1A);

b

in sub-paragraph (5) omit “or 3”;

c

for “paragraph 2, 3 or 4” (in each place that expression occurs) substitute “paragraph 2”.

4

In paragraph 6 (deputy chairman) for “paragraph 2, 3 or 4” (in each place that expression occurs) substitute “paragraph 2”.

5

In paragraph 9 (sittings of the Tribunal) for the words following “brought before them” substitute “from the Isle of Man, sit anywhere in England”.

6

In paragraph 11 (costs)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1) omit the words “or Northern Ireland”;

b

omit sub-paragraph (3).

7

Omit paragraph 12 (expenses in Scotland).

8

In paragraph 16 (interpretation) omit paragraphs (b) and (c) of the definitions of “appointing authority” and “relevant chairman”.