The Jammu and Kashmir Fruit Nurseries (Licensing) Act, 1987
The Jammu and Kashmir Fruit Nurseries (Licensing) Act, 1987
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This Act regulates the business of growing and selling fruit plants in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It requires owners of fruit nurseries to obtain a license from a designated government authority before they can operate. The law ensures that nurseries meet specific quality standards, such as suitable soil conditions and the ability to produce healthy plants. It also aims to protect consumers by fixing reasonable prices for plants and preventing the sale of substandard stock. The license is valid for two years and must be renewed periodically to maintain compliance with these agricultural and trade regulations.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Appointment of competent authorities.
- 4. Owner of every fruit nursery to obtain Licence.
- 5. Application for grant and renewal of licence.
- 6. Duties of the holder of a licence.
- 7. Power of the Government to regulate or prohibit import, export or
- 8. Power to cancel or suspend licences.
- 9. Return of licence.
- 10. Duplicate licence.
- 11. Appeal.
- 12. Revision.
- 13. Power of entry and inspection.
- 14. Penalties.
- 15. Offence by Companies.
- 16. Cognizance of offence.
- 17. Jurisdiction of court.
- 18. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)], no court inferior to that of a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class, shall try any offence punishable under this Act.
- 19. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 20. Power to delegate.
- 21. Power to make rules.
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