Section 28: Disposition of applications.

(1) The Registrar shall examine an application and reply upon:
(a) completion of the notice requirements under section 27; and
(b) the expiration of time limits for objections and replies.
(2) Where any decision to grant a breeder's right require an examination for compliance with the conditions specified under this Act, the Registrar may, in the course of the examination, yow or cause to be grown the variety or carry out other necessary tests, or take into account the results of growing tests or other trials which have already been carried out.
(3) The Registrar may, for the purpose of an examination, direct the breeder to provide the necessary information, document or material.
(4) The Registrar shall grant the breeder's right where he concludes that:
(a) the applicant is entitled to file the application;
(b) the application conforms to the requirements of this Act;
(c) no objection has been filed; and
(d) where an objection has been filed, there are no grounds for objection.
(5) For each variety for which breeder's right is granted, the Registrar shall:
(a) issue a certificate of registration to the holder;
(b) enter the variety in the register as provided for under section 6 of this Act; and
(c) publish a notice of the grant of breeder's right and the approved denomination in the Federal Government Gazette.