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FARMERS' RIGHTS LEGISLATION & POLICY DATABASE:

Panama


Legislation on Farmers' Rights and community rights related to crop genetic resources

No legislation found


Legislation on conservation and sustainable use of crop genetic resources

No legislation found


Traditional knowledge legislation

Law No. 20, with Executive Decree No. 12
   Status: Adopted as of 26 June 2000, decree from 20 March 2001
   Relevant provisions: Chapter 1. Purpose, Decree: Chapter 1. Purpose
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Bioprospecting legislation with access and benefit sharing provisions

No legislation found


Seed laws, including seed certification rules

No legislation found


Laws on plant variety protection, also called plant breeders' rights legislation

Law on Industrial Property; Provisions on the Protection of New Plant Varieties
   Status: Adopted as of 15 July 1997
   Relevant provisions: Chapter 2. Substantive Law
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Executive Decree No. 13
   Status: Adopted as of 19 March 1999
   Relevant provisions: Chapter 1. General Provisions, Chapter 3. Compulsory Licenses.
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Patent laws

No legislation found
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