Basic information
Outline of the system
The licensing of imports of seeds and propagating materials is maintained under the Seeds and Propagating Materials Act, (In July 2002 two new acts entered into force, i.e. Agricultural Seeds and Propagating Material Act and Forest Reproductive Material Act (OG No. 58/02). These new acts maintain a system of prior authorisation of the imports of agricultural seeds and propagating material and forest reproductive material. The procedures will be defined in detail by implementing regulations) and is administered by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food.
Product coverage
The licensing covers the seeds and propagating material of agricultural and forestry plants which are defined in the Decree on export and import regime for certain goods.
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
The licensing is intended for variety control to assure the imports of quality seeds and propagating material of plants.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
Not applicable.
The system applies to products originating from which country?
The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
Seeds and Propagating Materials Act (Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia No. 42/73, 29/86);
Decree on export and import regime for certain goods (OG No. 111/01, 20/02, 64/02).
Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?
Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?
Eligibility of applicants
Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?
All persons that are listed in the register of supplier of agricultural seeds and propagating material or in the register of supplier of propagating material for fruit growing, vine growing and hop growing, are eligible to apply for an import licence.
What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?
All persons that are listed in the register of supplier of agricultural seeds and propagating material or in the register of supplier of propagating material for fruit growing, vine growing and hop growing, are eligible to apply for an import licence.
Is there a registration fee?
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
Ministry/Authority
Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail address
Website
Contact officer
Submission of an application
Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
The following information are required in the application:
- species (Slovene and Latin name) and variety of seeds or propagating material;
- quantity;
- customs tariff code;
- country of origin;
- complete name and address of exporter, importer and user;
- purpose of import;
- scheduled date of import;
- border crossing.
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence. The licence is issued within 14 days of the receipt of an application. In some cases, it can be obtained within a shorter time-period.
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which applications for a licence and/or importation may be made.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence. The licence is issued within 14 days of the receipt of an application. In some cases, it can be obtained within a shorter time-period.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence. The licence is issued within 14 days of the receipt of an application. In some cases, it can be obtained within a shorter time-period.
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
An importer needs to approach only one administrative body in connection with an application, i.e. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food.
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
An importer needs to approach only one administrative body in connection with an application, i.e. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food.
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
There is a licensing fee in the amount of 4000 SIT.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
There is a licensing fee in the amount of 4000 SIT.
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
Amount or rate?
Is it refundable?
What is the period of retention?
What is the purpose of this requirement?
Refusal of an application
Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?
A licence is not refused if the ordinary criteria related to issuance are met.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
The reasons for any denial are given to the applicant in writing.
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
The refusal of issuing a licence can be appealed pursuant to the procedure provided by law.
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
The refusal of issuing a licence can be appealed pursuant to the procedure provided by law.
Importation
Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?
There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which applications for a licence and/or importation may be made.
What documents are required upon actual importation?
Upon actual importation the import licence and a phytosanitary certificate are required.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
There are no other administrative procedures required prior to importation.
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
A licence is usually issued for the growing period of the plants. The validity can be extended.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
There is no penalty for the non-utilisation of a licence or a portion of it.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
Licences are not transferable between importers.
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
There is freedom of exchange operations.