Vidhi Codex

Bare Act

The Gujarat Bovine Breeding (Regulation) Act, 2025

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This Act regulates bovine breeding activities in Gujarat to improve the health and quality of cattle. It applies to cows, buffaloes, and other bovines, covering the use of breeding bulls, artificial insemination, and assisted reproductive technologies. The law establishes a regulatory authority to oversee these processes, ensuring that breeding practices meet specific standards. By standardizing how semen is produced, stored, and used, the legislation aims to enhance livestock productivity and prevent the spread of diseases, ultimately supporting the state's agricultural economy and animal welfare.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent, application and commencement.
  2. 2Definitions.

Chapter II REGULATION AND REGISTRATION →

  1. 3Regulation of bovine breeding activities.
  2. 4Registration with Authority.
  3. 5Registration with authorised officers.
  4. 6Conditions for registration.
  5. 7Authorities for registration.
  6. 8Appeal.

Chapter III GUJARAT BOVINE BREEDING REGULATORTRY AUTHORITY (GBBRA) →

  1. 9Gujarat Bovine Breeding Regulatory Authority.
  2. 10Powers and functions of Authority.
  3. 11Powers to inspect, search and seizure.

Chapter IV OFFENCES AND PENALTIES →

  1. 12Offences and penalties.
  2. 13Powers to issue directions.
  3. 14Co-operation of police.
  4. 15Power of courts for restraining bovine breeding activities.
  5. 16Cognizance of offences.
  6. 17Offences by companies.

Chapter V FINANCE ACCOUNT AND AUDIT →

  1. 18Fund of Authority.
  2. 19Accounts and audit.
  3. 20Annual report.

Chapter VI MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 21Exemption.
  2. 22Maintenance of records and submission of returns.
  3. 23Protection of action taken in good faith.
  4. 24Act not in derogation to any other law.
  5. 25Power to make rules.
  6. 26Power to make regulations.

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