Bare Act
The Andhra Pradesh Bovine Breeding (Regulation of Production & Sale of Bovine Semen and Artificial Insemination Services) Act, 2021
The Andhra Pradesh Bovine Breeding (Regulation of Production & Sale of Bovine Semen and Artificial Insemination Services) Act, 2021 regulates bovine breeding activities across the state. It mandates that all semen production stations and artificial insemination technicians must be registered, accredited, and compliant with prescribed quality standards. The law prohibits unauthorized production or distribution of semen, restricts unsafe movements, and empowers government authorities to inspect facilities, seize non-compliant materials, and penalize violators. By standardizing procedures, this Act ensures higher quality livestock breeding, protects cattle health, and boosts agricultural productivity for local farmers.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Registration of Semen Station
- 4. Prohibition of production, sale or distribution of bovine semen
- 5. Classification of Semen Stations
- 6. Standards for Semen Stations
- 7. Artificial Insemination Services
- 8. Accreditation of Artificial Insemination Technicians
- 9. Power to prohibit or restrict movement
- 10. Maintenance of records
- 11. Power of entry and inspection
- 12. Power to seize and detain
- 13. Provided that, all such seizures and detentions shall be reported to the concerned authority as per the procedure prescribed under the rules framed under this Act.
- 14. Offences by companies
- 15. Cognizance of offence
- 16. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 17. Power to make rules
- 18. Power to remove difficulties
- 19. Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiry of a period of two years from the date of commencement of this Act.
- 20. Repeal and savings
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