Andhra Pradesh Registration of Horticulture Nurseries (Regulation) Act, 2010
The Andhra Pradesh Registration of Horticulture Nurseries (Regulation) Act, 2010
The Andhra Pradesh Registration of Horticulture Nurseries (Regulation) Act, 2010 establishes a mandatory legal framework to govern plant nurseries operating within Andhra Pradesh. Under this law, nursery owners must obtain and renew official licenses to sell or propagate horticultural plants, adhering strictly to prescribed quality standards and using certified parent materials. Designated competent authorities hold the power to inspect nursery premises, regulate plant movement, and suspend or cancel licenses of non-compliant operators. By standardizing nursery practices and ensuring that farmers receive healthy, high-quality planting materials, the legislation protects agricultural livelihoods and boosts crop yield across the state.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Appointment of competent authorities
- 4. Horticulture plants and for ensuring their quality.
- 5. Application for grant and renewal of licence
- 6. Duties of holder of licence
- 7. Plant material to be utilised for propogation
- 8. Power of Government to regulate or prohibit import, export or transport of certain horticulture plants
- 9. Powers to cancel or suspend Licence
- 10. Return of Licence
- 11. Provided that such authority may, after receipt of such licence, give such reasonable time as it thinks fit to the owner to enable him to wind up his Horticulture nursery or otherwise.
- 12. Appeals
- 13. Appellate authority
- 14. Revision
- 15. Power of entry and inspection of nurseries
- 16. Penalties
- 17. Offences by Horticulture nurseries, companies or firm
- 18. Cognizance of Offences
- 19. Jurisdiction of Court
- 20. Officers and persons exercising power under this Act to be public servants
- 21. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 22. Delegation of powers
- 23. Power to make rules
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