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Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
This Order aims at regulating the equitable distribution of fertilizers by: fixing the maximum prices or rates at which any fertilizer may be sold by a dealer, manufacturer, importer, etc.; and controlling the distribution of fertilizers.
The Order sets out procedures and requirements for obtaining: certificates of registration for the sale, offer for sale or to carry on the business of selling fertilizers; certificates of manufacture for carrying on businesses involved in the preparation of mixture of fertilisers, or special mixture of fertilizers, Biofertilizers or Organic fertilizers.
The Order further provides for: restrictions on the manufacture, import, sale and distribution of fertilizers; the appointment of enforcement authorities; appointment of fertilizer control laboratories and fertilizer analysts; certification fees; establishment of a Central Fertilizer Committee; etc.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Notes
This Order repeals the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1957.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No