# Commission Implementing Decision of 22 November 2013 on setting up the Biobanks and Biomolecular Resources Research Infrastructure Consortium (BBMRI-ERIC) as a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (2013/701/EU), Article 2: Creation, Duration and Statutory Seat

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

1. A Biobanking and Biomolecular Research Infrastructure-European Research Infrastructure Consortium (BBMRI-ERIC) is established. It shall be established for an unlimited period of time as from the date when the decision of the European Commission establishing the infrastructure takes effect.
2. The statutory seat of BBMRI-ERIC shall be located in the city of Graz on the territory of the Republic of Austria, hereinafter referred to as ‘Host Member State’.
3. The Host Member State shall provide the location, facilities and services for the Central Executive Management Office of BBMRI-ERIC as described in a written statement in the application for ERIC status.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2013/701/annex/I/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2013-701/annex-I/article-2
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