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Jammu and Kashmir Bovine Breeding (Regulation of Production, Sale of Bovine Semen and Artificial Insemination Services) Act, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir Bovine Breeding (Regulation of Production, Sale of Bovine Semen and Artificial Insemination Services) Act, 2018

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This Act establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the production, sale, and distribution of bovine semen and artificial insemination services in Jammu and Kashmir. It applies to AI technicians, service providers, and livestock development boards, requiring them to adhere to strict quality and safety standards. The legislation aims to improve livestock breeding by enforcing guidelines on semen quality, bull certification, and laboratory testing. By regulating these critical services, the government seeks to enhance the genetic quality of bovine populations, support the dairy and agricultural economy, and prevent the use of substandard or misbranded reproductive materials.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Bovine Breeding Authority
  4. 4. Duties of Authority
  5. 5. Head Quarter of the Authority
  6. 6. Meetings of the Authority
  7. 7. Functions of the Authority
  8. 8. Experts and other persons of the Authority
  9. 9. Jurisdiction and Powers of the Authority
  10. 10. Registration of Semen Stations
  11. 11. Registration of Semen Banks
  12. 12. Certification of Bulls
  13. 13. Certification/ Registration of Trained Private AI workers
  14. 14. Regulation of sale of Semen
  15. 15. Issue of duplicate Registration Certificate
  16. 16. Revocation of Certificate of Registration
  17. 17. Appeal
  18. 18. Power to Inspect Search & Seizure
  19. 19. Maintenance and Submission of Records
  20. 20. Power to give direction
  21. 21. Power to make application to Court for restraining bovine breeding activities in contravention of the Act
  22. 22. Penalties
  23. 23. Cognizance of Offences
  24. 24. Prosecution Sanction
  25. 25. Offence to be Cognizable
  26. 26. Report of Recognized Laboratory
  27. 27. Local Authorities to assist
  28. 28. Reports
  29. 29. Experts, officers and officials of the Authority to be public servants
  30. 30. Bar on Jurisdiction
  31. 31. Protection of action taken in good faith
  32. 32. Power of Government to make rules
  33. 33. Power to remove difficulties
  34. 34. Funds of the Authority

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