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