Control and export, etc., of molasses

Molasses exports and movement are subject to State control. (1) Except as otherwise provided in sub-section (2), no person shall export, import, transport, sell or have in his possession any quantity of molasses: Provided that no manufacturer of jaggery from sugarcane shall be liable for possession of molasses which is the by product of the process and is not in excess of such quantity as may be prescribed. (2) The State Government or, subject to its control, the Deputy Commissioner may grant,- (a) licences for the export, import, sale or possession of molasses, or (b) permits for the transport of molasses.