may not be exported, he shall prohibit the export thereof in writing.
(6) The provisions of subsection (1) shall not apply with reference to the export of(a) plants and propagating material intended for purposes other than cultivation;
or
(b)
propagating material which does not exceed the prescribed quantity.
[Sub-s. (6) substituted by s. 11 (c) of Act 17 of 1991.]
27A Distribution of plants or propagating material
The Minister may by notice in the Gazette prohibit, or, subject to such conditions as
may be mentioned in the notice, regulate, the distribution of plants or propagating material.
[S. 27A inserted by s. 12 of Act 17 of 1991.]
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Certain provisions to apply in respect of State
This Act, except sections 32, 35 and 37, shall apply also in respect of the State:
Provided that no fees shall be payable by the State in terms of this Act.
[S. 28 substituted by s. 18 of Act 39 of 1983.]
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Discretionary power of registrar
(1) (a) Whenever any discretionary power is given to the registrar by this Act, he
shall not exercise that power in a manner adverse to an applicant or any other person who
appears to the registrar to be an interested party, without giving such applicant or interested
person an opportunity of being heard within the time prescribed or, if no time has been
prescribed, within such reasonable period as shall be fixed by the registrar.
(b) An applicant or other interested person referred to in paragraph (a) may waive
the right to be heard.
(2) Whenever by this Act any time is specified within which any act or thing is to be
done, the registrar may, save where it is expressly otherwise provided, extend the time
either before or after its expiration.
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Preservation, inspection and proof of documents
(1) All documents lodged with the registrar in terms of this Act shall, subject to the
provisions of subsection (3), be preserved for the prescribed period.
(2) Any document referred to in subsection (1) which, in the opinion of the registrar,