This content is exclusively provided by FAO / FAOLEX

National Agricultural Marketing and Development Corporation Act, 1991 (No. 16 of 1991).

Type of law
Legislation
Source


Abstract
The corporation here established shall consist of nine members, of whom the President shall appoint six and the other three shall participate ex-ufficio. The Corporation shall: "create, facilitate and maintain an environment conducive to efficient marketing of agricultural produce and food products through provision of marketing services and stimulation of the agro-industrial sector of Trinidad and Tobago" (sect. 9). It may establish wholesale markets, introduce systems of grades and monitoring of agricultural produce, take over functions of the Central Marketing Agency, etc. It may also make regulations, with the approval of the Minister, with respect to matters listed in section 31, including marketing schemes, prohibition of sale of produce, licensing and registration of producers, etc.
Long title of text
An Act to provide for the establishment of the National Agricultural Marketing and Development Corporation and for matters incidental thereto.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Legal Supplement to the Trinidad and Tobago Gazette, No. 216 of 1991, pp. 149-165.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No