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Geographical Indications (Jersey) Regulations 202-

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A decision made on 28 October 2020

MINISTERIAL DECISION REFERENCE: MD-ER-2020-0055

DECISION SUMMARY TITLE:  Draft Geographical Indications (Jersey) Regulations 202- Decision to lodge “au Greffe”

DECISION SUMMARY AUTHOR:

Private Secretary

IS THE DECISION SUMMARY PUBLIC OR EXEMPT?  

Public

 

REPORT TITLE:  Draft Geographical Indications (Jersey) Regulations 202-

REPORT AUTHOR OR NAME OF PERSON GIVING REPORT: (if different from Decision Summary Author)

Assistant Director, Economy

IS THE REPORT PUBLIC OR EXEMPT 

Public

DECISION AND REASON FOR THE DECISION:

The Minister for External Relations approved for lodging ‘au Greffe’ the Draft Geographical Indications (Jersey) Regulations 202-.

The draft Regulations, if adopted, would replace the EU Legislation (Geographical Indications - Wines and Spirits) (Jersey) Order 2016 and provide additional protection in Jersey Law to geographical indications (GI) for goods in the European Union and which the UK will continue to recognise after leaving the EU.

 

RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS:

There are no resource implications for the Government of Jersey as a result of this decision.

ACTION REQUIRED:

The Greffier of the States is requested to arrange for the draft Regulations to be lodged “au Greffe” and listed for debate at the 1st December sitting. The Minister will make a request under Standing Order 26(7) for the minimum lodging period to be reduced.

 

SIGNATURE:

 

 

SENATOR IAN GORST

POSITION:

 

 

MINISTER FOR EXTERNAL RELATIONS

 

 

DATE SIGNED

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

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