Implementing Regulations of The Agriculture Law

1. Scientific research shall be regulated pursuant to the following controls: a) The Ministry shall, as it deems appropriate, issue a temporary permit for any person intending to conduct agricultural research on agricultural inputs. b) No research on any plant pest, or animal or marine life disease in the Kingdom shall be published unless proof of its existence is submitted to and accepted by the Ministry. c) The Ministry’s approval shall be obtained prior to conducting any research correspondence, field experiments, or research in agricultural areas. d) A new product or modern technology relating to the improvement and development of agricultural sector systems in the Kingdom shall be approved by the Ministry upon taking the necessary measures. 2. Agricultural facilities may seek assistance from the Ministry to conduct research, studies and laboratory tests in relation to agricultural activities, in return for a fee set by the Ministry, as it deems appropriate.