Banana Industry Act, 2009 (No. 3 of 2009).
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act sets out measures for the management, control and improvement of the banana industry in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
The Minister of Agriculture shall be responsible for the general administration of this Act. Within the Ministry of Agriculture a Banana Division shall be established. The Minister shall cause a Register of Banana Farmers to be established and maintained. The Act sets out the criteria and procedures for registration. Authorized officers may enter banana plantation for inspection. The Act further establishes the Banana Industry Fund and a Consultative Committee on the Banana Industry, provides for the licensing of exportation of bananas and grants regulation-making powers to the Minister.
The Minister of Agriculture shall be responsible for the general administration of this Act. Within the Ministry of Agriculture a Banana Division shall be established. The Minister shall cause a Register of Banana Farmers to be established and maintained. The Act sets out the criteria and procedures for registration. Authorized officers may enter banana plantation for inspection. The Act further establishes the Banana Industry Fund and a Consultative Committee on the Banana Industry, provides for the licensing of exportation of bananas and grants regulation-making powers to the Minister.
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Long title of text
An Act to repeal the Banana Industry Restructuring Act, 2001; to make provision for the dissolution of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Banana Growers Association; to facilitate the improvement of the banana industry in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; and for related purposes.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
Comes into operation as the Governor-general may proclaim.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Gazette, pp. 7-15.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No