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Protection of Agricultural Products Act, 2022.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Abstract
This Act defines agricultural products as "all products grown in or on land that is produced for the purpose of human consumption or for forage products cultivated for animals and includes: (I) sugar cane, roots, tubers, bulbs, vegetables, fruits, culinary herbs, trees, plants, seeds, or products thereof; (II) products of the following industries: apiculture; aquaculture; dairy; horticulture; hydroponics; livestock; permaculture; poultry; and vermiculture; (III) planting material; and (IV) freshwater fish for human consumption". This Act lays down provisions on transactions involving agricultural products; producer or importer of of commercial quantities of agricultural products; falsifying inspection records; stolen agricultural products; enforcement and penalties; legal and administrative proceedings; and sales of perishable agricultural products.
Long title of text
An Act to make provision for the protection of agricultural products and matters related thereto.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into operation on a date to be fixed by proclamation.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No