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7 U.S.C. § 2544

Research exemption

United States · Title 7 — AGRICULTURE · Status: effective

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7 U.S.C. § 2544, Research exemption, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/430399
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The use and reproduction of a protected variety for plant breeding or other bona fide research shall not constitute an infringement of the protection provided under this chapter.

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