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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) to implement the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland in the withdrawal agreement.

Regulations 2 to 4 make amendments to legislation relating to the marketing of seed.

Regulation 5 revokes the Seeds (National Lists of Varieties) Regulations 2001 in relation to Northern Ireland.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.