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7 U.S.C. 2544: Research exemptionText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 7-AGRICULTURECHAPTER 57-PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION
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§2544. Research exemption

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.

( Pub. L. 91–577, title III, § 114 , Dec. 24, 1970 , 84 Stat. 1555 .)