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Assam Agricultural Pests and Diseases Act, 1950.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Abstract
This Act is enacted to provide for measures for the prevention of the spread of insect pests, plant diseases and noxious weeds injurious to health or to crops, plants, trees or water supply or obstructive to waterways within the State of Assam.
Section 3 provides for the notification issued by the State Govemment of areas affected by insect pests, plant diseases nr noxious weed. Section 9 deals with destruction of trees or plants in execution of remedial or preventive measures and compensation. The Act further makes provisions, inter alia, for: liability on the occupiers, inspecting officer, offences and penalties.
Long title of text
An Act to provide for the preveution of the spread of insect pests, plant diseases and noxious weeds in the State of Assam.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No