Section 23, Sierra Leone Seed Certification Agency Regulations, 2018.

(1) No person shall test seeds unless that person holds alicence as set out in Form 11 of the Seventh Schedule issued by the Controller of Seeds. (2) An application for a licence to test seeds shall be made in accordance with Form 10 of the Seventh Schedule and shall (3) The Controller of Seeds shall issue a licence to test seeds if he is satisfied that the applicant has the ability and appropriate facilities to test seeds. (4) A license to test seed shall be valid for a period of 12 months. (5) A licensed seed testing laboratory shall be subject to the supervision of the Agency and shall maintain a level of performance satisfactory to the Controller of Seeds. (6) The Controller of Seeds shall maintain a register of holders of licences to test seeds.