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1

The appropriate authority may authorise a registered supplier by licence to—

a

market forest reproductive material in Wales which would otherwise be prohibited under regulation 17(1);

b

import into Wales forest reproductive material which would otherwise be prohibited under regulation 25.

2

The licence shall be in writing and may be granted—

a

subject to conditions;

b

for a definite or an indefinite period.

3

The appropriate authority may only give an authorisation under paragraph (1)(a) or (1)(b)—

a

if the forest reproductive material is to be marketed for use in tests, for scientific purposes or for generic conservation purposes;

b

if the forest reproductive material consists of seed units which are clearly shown not to be intended for forestry purposes; or

c

in exercise of a derogation permitted by the Directive.

4

The appropriate authority may also give an authorisation under paragraph (1)(a) if the forest reproductive material is to be marketed for use in selection work.

5

If the appropriate authority decline to give an authorisation under paragraph (1), they shall give the applicant their reasons for doing so in writing.