Regulations on the Development of Yangbi Walnut Industry in Yangbi Yi Autonomous County of Yunnan Province

Chapter I General Provisions Article 1 In order to ensure the quality and brand characteristics of Yangbi walnut products of origin and promote the sustainable development of Yangbi walnut industry, these Regulations are formulated in accordance with the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Regional National Autonomy and other relevant laws and regulations, and in combination with the actual situation of autonomous counties. Article 2 The term "Yangbi Walnut" as mentioned in these Regulations refers to walnut varieties and their products that have obtained the national certificate of origin mark registration and meet the comprehensive standards of Yangbi Walnut in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture.

Yangbi Walnut Industry includes planting, processing and sales of Yangbi Walnut. Article 3 Units and individuals engaged in planting, processing, selling, scientific research and management of Yangbi walnuts in Autonomous County shall abide by these regulations. Article 4 The development of Yangbi walnut industry should follow the principles of protecting germplasm, optimizing varieties, rational planning and scientific management, and promote the scale, standardization and brand development of Yangbi walnut industry. Article 5 The Autonomous County People's Government shall incorporate the development of Yangbi walnut industry into the national economic and social development plan, and arrange budget funds every year to be earmarked for the development of Yangbi walnut industry. Article 6 Autonomous County People's Government shall formulate preferential policies to encourage units and individuals to invest in planting Yangbi walnuts, develop foods, medicines, health care products and handicrafts with Yangbi walnuts as raw materials, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of investors. Seventh Autonomous County People's government encourages and guides financial institutions to support the development of Yangbi walnut industry. Article 8 Autonomous County People's Government shall strengthen the publicity of Yangbi Walnut, encourage units and individuals to carry out historical and cultural excavation, literary creation and tourism activities of Yangbi Walnut, and enhance the brand awareness of Yangbi Walnut.

The annual "White Deer" Festival is Dali Yangbi Walnut Festival. Article 9 Autonomous County People's Government shall commend and reward the units and individuals that have made remarkable achievements in protecting Yangbi walnut brand and developing Yangbi walnut industry. Chapter II Protection and Management Article 10 The People's Government of Autonomous County shall set up the Yangbi Walnut Industry Development Management Organization, whose main responsibilities are:

(a) to publicize and implement the relevant laws, regulations and these regulations;

(two) to compile and organize the implementation of Yangbi walnut industry development plan;

(three) training professional and technical personnel of Yangbi walnut industry and issuing corresponding qualification certificates;

(four) to apply for the use of geographical indications and certification trademarks of Yangbi walnut;

(five) responsible for the investigation, filing, listing protection and change monitoring of Yangbi walnut germplasm resources;

(six) to exercise the right of administrative punishment as stipulated in these regulations. Article 11 The development and reform, finance, forestry, environmental protection, industry and commerce, quality and technical supervision, public security and other departments of the Autonomous County People's Government shall, according to their respective functions and duties, do a good job in the management and service of the development of Yangbi walnut industry. Twelfth Yangbi Walnut seedling cultivation, planting, fruit and nut processing, the implementation of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture "Yangbi Walnut Comprehensive Standard". Article 13 Units and individuals engaged in the production and sale of Yangbi walnut seedlings shall obtain the consent of the Yangbi walnut industry development management institution before applying to the relevant departments for handling relevant procedures. Fourteenth Autonomous County People's Government shall strengthen the management and protection of Yangbi walnut germplasm resources, and establish and improve the germplasm resources bank. Fifteenth professional and technical personnel engaged in Yangbi walnut seedling grafting, planting and cultivation, nut processing, should obtain the corresponding qualification certificates, certificates. Sixteenth in the processing of Yangbi walnut fruit and kernel, chemical products that affect the quality of Yangbi walnut shall not be used. Seventeenth local textbooks compiled by autonomous counties should introduce the planting history, industrial status and development prospects of Yangbi walnut. Eighteenth Autonomous County People's government to protect the intellectual property rights of Yangbi walnut, support units and individuals to declare patents for technological achievements. Nineteenth Autonomous County People's government to strengthen the protection and management of walnut forest vegetation, water and soil. The following acts are prohibited:

(a) theft or damage of walnut trees (seedlings);

(2) Stealing the scions and fruits of walnuts;

(three) the discharge of toxic and harmful substances into walnut forest land. Twentieth Yangbi walnut producers and operators can establish organizations such as walnut industry associations according to law to enhance their self-development, self-management and self-service. Chapter III Production and Operation Article 21 Autonomous County People's Government encourages units and individuals to develop Yangbi walnut industry through leasing, contracting and other circulation methods. Article 22 Autonomous County People's Government shall strengthen cooperation with scientific research departments, colleges and universities, introduce capital, technology and talents, increase research and popularization of new technologies such as improved variety selection, seedling breeding, planting and cultivation, pest control, etc. of Yangbi walnut, and cultivate high-yield and high-quality Yangbi walnut. Twenty-third Autonomous County People's Government encourages units and individuals to scientifically plant and process Yangbi walnuts to ensure the characteristic quality of Yangbi walnuts. Article 24 Autonomous County People's Government shall strengthen the construction of infrastructure such as Yangbi walnut planting area and marketing market, improve the environment and promote the development of Yangbi walnut industry. Twenty-fifth Autonomous County People's government to implement Yangbi walnut geographical indications and certification trademarks and other brand identification dedicated and paid use system. Twenty-sixth units and individuals that use Yangbi walnut brand logo to operate walnut seedlings, fruits and kernels. It should meet the comprehensive standard of walnut soaking in Yangbi, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, and adulteration is strictly prohibited.