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The Gujarat Cotton Seeds (Regulation of Supply, Distribution, Sale and Fixation of Sale Price) Act, 2008

The Gujarat Cotton Seeds (Regulation of Supply, Distribution, Sale and Fixation of Sale Price) Act, 2008

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This Gujarat law regulates the production, supply, distribution, sale, and pricing of cotton seeds to protect farmers and consumers. It applies to anyone growing or selling cotton seeds, including producers and dealers, but specifically targets the commercial trade. The Act establishes a Cotton Seeds Controller to oversee the market and ensure that seeds are genuine, properly labeled, and meet quality standards. By preventing the sale of spurious or misbranded seeds, the law aims to safeguard agricultural productivity and ensure that farmers receive reliable seeds for their crops.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Appointment of Controller
  4. 4. Powers of Controller
  5. 5. License for vendor
  6. 6. Functions of Controller
  7. 7. State Seeds Testing Laboratory
  8. 8. Compensation to farmers
  9. 9. Seeds Inspector
  10. 10. Seeds Analyst
  11. 11. Report of Seeds Analyst
  12. 12. Power to fix price
  13. 13. Penalty
  14. 14. Offences by companies
  15. 15. Cognizance of offences
  16. 16. Appeal
  17. 17. Forfeiture of cotton seeds
  18. 18. Exemption
  19. 19. Officers to be public servant
  20. 20. Protection of action taken in good faith
  21. 21. Power of State Government to give directions
  22. 22. Power to make rules
  23. 23. Power to remove difficulty
  24. 24. Repeal and savings

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