Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Plant Breeders' Rights (Fees) Regulations 1990 by prescribing revised fees in respect of matters arising under the Plant Breeders' Rights Regulations 1978 (as amended) (regulation 2).

The matters in respect of which the revised fees are prescribed are listed in the Schedule to these Regulations, and the fees which were chargeable before these Regulations came into force are printed in italics beside the revised fees.

Application and renewal fees have been reduced by approximately 10 per cent. Test fees have been reduced by approximately 20 per cent. Fees payable in respect of other matters remain unchanged.