Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 06, 2026

Title 7 - Agriculture last revised: Jul 29, 2026
§ 97.15 - Assigned varieties and certificates.

In case the whole or a part interest in a variety is assigned, the application shall be made by the owner or one of the persons identified in § 97.13. However, the certificate may be issued to the assignee, or jointly to the owner and the assignee, when a part interest in a variety is assigned.

[58 FR 42435, Aug. 9, 1993, as amended at 60 FR 17189, Apr. 4, 1995]
authority: Plant Variety Protection Act, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2321
source: 58 FR 42435, Aug. 9, 1993, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 7 CFR 97.15