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Support of Female Farmers and Fishermen Act.

Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source


Abstract
This Act provides for the development of agriculture and fisheries and the development of rural communities by actively supporting the protection of rights and interests of female farmers and fishermen, the advancement of their status, the protection of maternity, etc.
The Minister for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries shall formulate master plans on, and establish a consultative council for, female farmers and fishermen fostering policies.
The Act further provides for: functions of female farmers and fishermen; research on their actual conditions; improvement in management ability and in status of female farmers and fishermen; administrative support for the formation and activities of organizations of female farmers and fishermen; establishment of operation facilities; etc.
Notes
Consolidated version of Act No. 6574 of 2001 as amended last by Act No. 13383of 22 June 2015.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No