| (1) |
The registrar may recognise a person as an agent if he or she is satisfied that such person— |
| (a) |
is of good standing; and |
| (b) |
has suitable qualifications and adequate experience; |
and is therefore able to represent a person applying for the grant of a plant breeder's right or the holder of such right and to further the interests of such person or holder.
| (2) |
A notice in connection with the designation or substitution of an agent shall— |
| (a) |
be furnished by a person who has applied for the grant of a plant breeder's right or by the holder of such right; |
| (b) |
be submitted to the registrar on a form which is obtainable from the offices of the registrar in Pretoria for this purpose; and |
| (c) |
be submitted within 30 days from the date on which such designation or substitution has come into effect. |
Statistics Act, 1999
