(c) it is stable with regard to the essential characteristics thereof and remains true to
the description thereof after repeated reproduction or propagation or, where the
breeder has defined a particular cycle of reproduction or multiplication, at the end of
each cycle; and
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(d) it is identified by a denomination which complies with the provisions of subsection
(3) of this article.
(2) A characteristic referred to in subsection (1 )(a) of this article may be of a
morphological, physiological or any other nature and shall be such that it is clearly
recognizable and precisely describable.
(3) The denomination of a variety shall be proposed by the person who applies for such
recognition and (a) shall be suitable to identify a variety;
(b) shall not be such as to be liable to mislead concerning the characteristics, value or
identity of the variety in question or the identity of the breeder thereof;
(c) shall be different from-ev~enomination which designates existing varieties of the----same or a closely related kind of plant;
(d) shall not be inimical to public interest; and
(e) shall comply with such further requirements as the Controller of Seeds may
determine.
(4) (a) The Controller of Seeds shall by notice in the Gazette publish such particulars
rela~ing to the application as may be prescribed for public information.
(b) Any person may, within two months, lodge an objection with the Controller of
Seeds, on payment of the prescribed fee, stating the reasons for objection.
(c) The Controller of Seeds shall hear the applicant and the objector or objectors
before giving his or her decision on the application, for recognition of the variety.
9. Consideration and Examination of Applications
(1) The Controller of Seeds shall consider every application for the recognition of a variety
and all documents and any other proof submitted to him or her in connection therewith
in order to ascertain whether the appliccttion complies with the requirements of this Act. )
(2) The Controller of Seeds shall either con-euct such verification tests and trials of a
variety(a) as necessary in respect of which an application is being considered under
subsection (1) of this arti 7le; or
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