Chapter III REGISTRATION OF SEMEN STATIONS, IVF-ET LAB & ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION SERVICE PROVIDERS

Registration of Semen Stations or IVF-ET Laboratories.-

1. (i) On and from the date of commencement of this Act, no person, firm, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), company, institution, co-operative society, Livestock Development Boards or Agencies or Department of State, shall establish and operate a semen station or IVF-ET lab for production of semen doses or embryos for artificial insemination without obtaining a certificate of registration from the Registration Authority;
2. (ii) Every application for registration or renewal shall be made to the Registration Authority in Form “A” along with the prescribed fees @ Rs. 25,000/- (Twenty five thousand only) for registration valid for Two

1. (2) years and @ Rs. 10,000/- (Ten thousand only) for renewal, valid for another Two
2. (2) years only in condition that grading of Semen Station or IVF-ET Lab should not be less than Grade ‘A’ or Grade ‘B’. The State Government (or Government funded under scheme) Semen Station or IVF-ET Lab will be exempted from paying the registration fee;
   • (iii) Existing semen stations or IVF-ET Laboratory shall apply to the Registration Authority for grant of registration for semen production within three months from the effective date of commencement of this Act;
   • (iv) On and from the date of commencement of this Act, no semen station or IVF-ET Lab shall carry out semen or embryo production from any bull or buck or ram or boar or poultry or any animal other than those who are according to prescribed standard issued by Government of India and or as per standard decided by the Registration Authority from time to time;
   • (v) Every application for registration or renewal shall be made to the Registration Authority in Form “A” along with the prescribed fees (as per section 9(ii);
   • (vi) When an application for obtaining registration for a new semen station or IVF-ET Laboratory has been made to the Registration Authority, the Registration Authority may provisionally permit, in writing, to set up the new semen station or IVF-ET Lab pending an issuance of a final registration certificate. Such provisional permission shall be valid for a period not exceeding 24 months from the date of its issue within which the applicant shall arrange for inspection by the Registration Authority to demonstrate the compliance to the requirements as well as accreditation certificate issued by GoI. The applicant may apply for an extension of the duration of provisional permission due to reasons beyond his control. The Registration Authority may grant an extension (subject to verifying the reasons for delay) of a period not exceeding six months. The semen station or IVF-ET Lab shall not operate commercially without obtaining the final registration certificate and unless an inspection has been carried out to ascertain the requirements as Specified in prescribed standard (may be obtained or released from the Registration Authority from time to time) and as per the instructions issued by the Competent Authority from time to time;
   • (vii) When an application for obtaining registration for an existing semen station or IVF-ET Lab has been made to the Registration Authority, the Registration Authority may provisionally permit, in writing, to the semen station or IVF-ET Lab to operate in lieu of pending of a final registration certificate provided the tests referred to in prescribed standard have been conducted with negative results. Such provisional permission shall be valid for a period not exceeding twelve months (12 months) from the date of its issuance within which the applicant shall arrange for inspection to demonstrate the compliance to the requirements as specified in prescribed standard and as per the instructions issued by the Competent Authority from time to time;
   • (viii) On receipt of request for inspection for grant of registration for a new semen station or IVF-ET Lab or existing semen station or IVF-ET Lab, the Registration Authority shall send a team of experts for such enquiry or inspection and after satisfactory inspection report, may release the same after satisfying all criterias as per prescribed standard, Registration Authority shall grant a certificate of registration to a new Semen Station or IVF-ET Lab or existing semen station or IVF-ET Lab clearly specifying the name and address of the Station, Registration number of the Semen Station or IVF-ET Lab, individual identification number of animals used for semen production or IVF-ET Lab, name of the responsible officer for the Semen Station or IVF-ET Lab and any such other terms and conditions as it may deem appropriate as in Form B. The certificate of registration granted to any animal shall be cancelled any time in its life, if it does not meet the conditions specified under in prescribed standard;
   • (ix) The Certificate of Registration granted to any Semen Station or IVF-ET Laboratory shall be for a period of two
3. (2) years or as per order issued or decision taken by Competent Authority from time to time. The Semen Station or IVF- ET Laboratory shall apply for renewal of the registration to the Authority at least 3 (three) months before the expiry of the period specified in the Certificate of Registration. The Registration Authority after satisfying itself that the conditions of registration as per prescribed standard, have been adhered to, shall renew the registration for a further period of two years within three months of the date of application by the applicant. Before inducting new bovine bulls or other animal in the Semen Station or IVF-ET Laboratory, that meet the standards for semen production, the details of such bovine bulls or other animal shall be communicated to the Registration Authority one month prior to their induction in Form-J for approval by the Registration Authority. If the approval is not received within one month, it may be regarded as approval till communicated otherwise;
   • (x) The Registration Authority may, after giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard and for reasons to be recorded in writing, refuse to grant or renew the registration;
   • (xi) The Registration Authority shall send a team of experts to inspect a semen station or IVF-ET Lab as and when desired, but at least once a year, to ensure compliance of the conditions of certification of registration granted as per prescribed standard;
   • (xii) Any semen or embryo production facility or IVF-ET Laboratory set up by research institutes or universities for the purpose of research and training shall be exempted from the obligation of holding a registration certificate for Semen Station or IVF-ET Lab.

Registration of Artificial Insemination Service Provider Registration of Artificial Insemination Service Provider.-

1. (i) On and from the date of commencement of this Act, no person, firm, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), company, institution, NGOs, Breeders’ Associations, Trusts, Co-operative society whereas Livestock Development Boards or Agencies & AH Department of State shall provide Artificial Insemination Services without obtaining a registration certificate from the Registration Authority;
2. (ii) AI Technicians shall be allowed to provide AI Services only if he or she is working under an AI Service Provider holding a Certificate of Registration from the Registration Authority. No individual or Private AI Technician shall be allowed to provide AI services;
3. (iii) Existing Artificial Insemination Service Providers shall apply to the Registration Authority for granting registration for providing AI Services within three months from the effective date of this Act;
4. (iv) Application for registration or renewal of Artificial Insemination Service Provider shall be made to the Registration Authority with prescribed fees @ Rs. 20,000/- (Twenty thousand) only for Registration valid for five

1. (5) years and renewal for another five
2. (5) years against payment of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten Thousand) only;
   • (v) Every application for registration or renewal under sub-section 10(iii) and 10(iv) shall be made to the Registration Authority in Form “C” with prescribed fees;
   • (vi) On receipt of any such application for grant of registration or renewal, the Registration Authority shall send a team of experts constituted by the Registration Authority for such enquiry or inspection, and after satisfying itself that the Artificial Insemination Service Provider:-
   • (a) has arrangements for receiving, storing and distributing semen or embryos as laid down in prescribed standard;
   • (b) obtains semen or embryos only from the certified animals of semen stations accredited with Grade “A” or “B” by the CMU or IVF-ET Lab registered under the Act and is following Bihar Animal Breeding Policy;
   • (c) does not bring semen produced outside the State distributed or gifted for Artificial Insemination or transfer, except if the doses is produced at a semen station which is graded “A” or “B” as per the latest rating of the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Govt. of India with the prior approval of the Registration Authority to be granted in such manner and subject to such conditions, as may be prescribed;
   • (d) imports semen or embryos for Artificial Insemination or transfer into the state of Bihar from other states or country, except with the prior approval of the Registration Authority to be granted in such manner and subject to such conditions, as may be prescribed;
   • (e) engages AI technicians, who hold such qualifications and experience as prescribed by the Registration Authority from time to time for providing the artificial insemination services and for the one who provide AI services on behalf of it, and maintains records as prescribed by the Registration Authority;
   • (f) provides AI services as per the approved Breeding Policy of the State government;
   • (g) does not supply semen or embryos to any AI Technician other than those engaged by it or to other AI Service provider not holding a Certificate of Registration from the Registration Authority, and;
   • (h) conforms to the guidelines as laid down in prescribed standard available with the Registration Authority; Registration Authority shall grant a certificate of registration to the Artificial Insemination Service Provider clearly specifying the name and address of the Service provider, Registration number of the Service provider, name of a responsible officer employed by the Service provider and any such other terms and conditions as may deem appropriate as in Form D.
     • (vii) Every application for renewal of registration shall be made three months before expiry of the period specified in the registration certificate. The Registration Authority, after satisfying itself that the conditions of registration as per prescribed standard have been adhered to, shall renew the registration for a further period of five years within three months of the date of application by the applicant;
     • (viii) The Registration Authority may after giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard and for the reasons to be recorded in writing refuse to grant or renew the registration;.
     • (ix) The Registration Authority may send a team of experts to inspect facilities or arrangements of receiving, storage and distribution of semen, records of semen procurement and usage, working of AI technicians employed by the Artificial Insemination Service Provider as and when desired, but at least once a year, to ensure compliance to the conditions of registration issued under prescribed standard;
     • (x) The Registration Authority may ask for an undertaking or affidavit from the AI Service Provider stating that it shall follow the guidelines in letter and spirit and shall be bound to provide information regarding the source of purchasing semen and the number of inseminations carried out by the AI Technicians receiving semen (monthly report).

Registration of AI Technicians.-On and from the date of commencement of this Act, no person shall act as AI technician and provide his services for any AI service provider unless he or she:-

1. (i) has undergone the prescribed training from any recognized AI Training Institutes;
2. (ii) Within one year from the date of commencement of this act, Artificial Insemination Technician shall apply to the Registration Authority through Artificial Insemination Training Institute or AI Service Provider or Semen Station in Form E along with the supporting documents of qualification & experience (if any) and registration fees of Rs. 1000/- (One thousand) only valid for five

1. (5) years which shall be renewed every five
2. (5) years against payment of Rs. 500/- (Five hundred) only;
   • (iii) AI service provider shall get provisional registration of all untrained AIT working under them through Registration Authority by submitting an undertaking-cum-affidavit to ensure their required training from recognized institute within one year of commencement of this act. In case AI service provider fails to get the mentioned training of all untrained AITs working under them within the given time span then the AI service provider will not provide any support (semen or liquid nitrogen etc.) to such untrained AITs;
   • (iv) Under this act AITs shall be eligible to change Artificial Insemination Service Provider through which they are registered to any other registered Artificial Insemination Service Provider in the state by the payment of Rs. 500/- (Five hundred) only to the Registration Authority (Form M);
   • (v) Registered veterinary practitioners and Artificial Insemination Technicians (AIT’s) working under government shall be exempted from the obligations of holding a certificate of registration under this Act for performing Artificial Insemination; The AI technicians shall perform Artificial Insemination as per the procedure & guidelines issued by Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Government of India), Registration Authority and also as per the provisions of the Bihar Animal Breeding Policy and shall provide necessary information in the prescribed format to the AI service provider or semen station where he is working, failing which their registration shall be suspended till the necessary rectifications are carried out.

Registration of Artificial Insemination Training Institute.-

1. (i) On and from the date of commencement of this Act, no person, firm, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), company, institution, NGOs, Breeders’ Associations, Trusts, co-operative society, Livestock Development Boards or Agencies or Department of State or Central Government, shall provide training in Artificial Insemination Services without obtaining a registration certificate from the Registration Authority;
2. (ii) Existing or New Artificial Insemination Training Institutions shall apply to the Registration Authority for grant of registration for providing AI training within three months from the effective date of this Act. The Training Institutions shall be allowed to impart training for maximum six months with restriction that certificates can be issued only after Registration of the Training Institutions;
3. (iii) Every application for registration or renewal under sub-section
4. (i) and
5. (ii) shall be made to the Registration Authority in Form “G” with prescribed fees. Every application for registration or renewal shall be made to the Registration Authority with prescribed fees of Rs. 20,000/- (Twenty thousand) only for registration valid for three years (3 years) and renewable for another three years (3 years) against payment of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten thousand) only. Livestock Development Boards or Agencies or Department of state or central government shall be exempted from paying registration fee;
6. (iv) On receipt of any such application for grant of registration or renewal, the Registration Authority shall send a team of experts constituted by the Registration Authority for such enquiry or inspection, and after satisfying itself that the Artificial Insemination Training Institution:-

1. (a) follows the standard curriculum and duration for class room and practical training as approved and modified by the Registration Authority from time to time as per prescribed standard;
2. (b) has arrangements for class rooms with teaching aids and hands on training in palpating reproductive organs outside and in live animals (one animal for every 5 trainees) and carrying out artificial insemination as laid down in as per prescribed standard;
3. (c) has arrangements with AI Service providing organisations to have practical training to its trainees for the duration approved by the Registration Authority and shall obtain certificate from the concerned Veterinarian for having ability to pass AI Gun properly;
4. (d) has registered veterinary practitioner under whose supervision the institute imparts training;
5. (e) training centre will only admit trainees passed class XII with Science; However, organisations implementing MAITRI shall endeavour selecting XII pass candidates and may be given relaxation for recruiting X pass candidates as per Government of India guidelines;
6. (f) shall grant a certificate of registration to the Artificial Insemination Training Institute clearly specifying the name and address of the Training Institute, Registration number, name of a responsible officer employed by the Training Institute and any such other terms and conditions as may deem appropriate as in Form H.
   • (v) Every application for renewal of registration shall be made 3 (three) months before expiry of the period specified in the registration certificate. The Registration Authority after satisfying itself that the conditions of registration issued under prescribed standard have been adhered to, shall renew the registration for a further period of three years within three months of the date of application by the applicant;
   • (vi) Registered Artificial Insemination Training Institute, could evaluate the practices of the existing practitioners who do not have the qualifications prescribed for performing artificial inseminations and if found to be sound, may award them certificate permitting them to continue offering AI services in the state;
   • (vii) The Registration Authority may after giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard and for the reasons to be recorded in writing refuse to grant or renew the registration;
   • (viii) The Registration Authority may send a team of experts to inspect class room and hands-on training facilities deployed by the Training institute as and when desired, but at least once a year, to ensure compliance to the conditions of registration issued under prescribed standard.

Duplicate registration certificate.—If a registration certificate issued under this Act is defaced, lost or destroyed, the Registration Authority may, if satisfied, grant a duplicate registration certificate to the applicant on payment of a prescribed fee of Rupees one thousand.

Revocation of certificate of registration.—If the Registration Authority is satisfied, either on a reference made to it in this behalf or otherwise that:-

1. (a) the certificate of registration granted by it under this chapter has been obtained by misrepresentation; or
2. (b) the holder of the certificate of registration has, without reasonable cause, failed to comply with the conditions subject to which the certificate has been granted or has contravened any of the provisions of this Act or Rules or has not complied with the conditions as laid down in prescribed standard;
3. (c) without prejudice to any other penalty to which the holder of the certificate may be liable under this Act, the Registration Authority may, after giving the holder of the certificate of registration an opportunity to explain, revoke the certificate.

Appeal.-

1. (i) Any person aggrieved by an order of the Registration Authority refusing to grant or renew a certificate of registration or revoking the registration under the provisions of this Act, may appeal to the Additional Chief Secretary or Principal Secretary or Secretary, AFRD within

1. (30) thirty days from the date of receipt of such order by him;
   • (ii) No order shall be made under this clause unless an aggrieved person has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard;
   • (iii) Pending disposal of an appeal, the Additional Chief Secretary or Principal Secretary or Secretary, AFRD may direct that the order refusing to grant or renew a Certificate or the order of cancelling or suspending certificate of registration shall not take effect until the appeal is disposed of.