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The Kerala Fish Seed Act, 2014

The Kerala Fish Seed Act, 2014

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This Act regulates the quality, production, collection, sale, distribution, import, and export of fish seed in the State of Kerala. It applies to fish farmers, hatchery owners, breeders, distributors, and any individuals or entities engaged in fish farming or aquaculture operations within the state. The law establishes the State Fish Seed Centre, Regional Fish Seed Centres, testing laboratories, and certification authorities to enforce minimum quality standards and prevent the spread of transmittable aquatic diseases. By mandating mandatory registration, licensing, and quality inspections, the legislation safeguards Kerala's aquaculture sector, ensuring sustainable fish breeding and protecting farmers from diseased or inferior seed stock.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Establishment of State Fish Seed Centre
  4. 4. Functions of the State Fish Seed Centre
  5. 5. Constitution of the State Fish Seed Centre
  6. 6. Powers of the State Fish Seed Centre
  7. 7. Establishment of Regional Fish Seed Centre
  8. 8. Functions of the Regional Fish Seed Centre
  9. 9. Constitution of the Regional Fish Seed Centre
  10. 10. Powers of the Regional Fish Seed Centre
  11. 11. Establishment and powers of Fish Seed Laboratories
  12. 12. Power to declare as notified fish seed
  13. 13. Power to specify minimum limits of fish seed
  14. 14. Regulation of sale, etc., of fish seed for fish breeding and fish farming
  15. 15. Registration of fish seed farm and hatchery
  16. 16. Licence for carrying on the business of selling, keeping for sale, etc., of fish seed for fish breeding or fish farming
  17. 17. Renewal of certificate of registration
  18. 18. Appointment of Fish Seed Inspectors and Quality Inspectors
  19. 19. Powers of Fish Seed Inspectors
  20. 20. Appointment of Fish Seed Inspection Officers
  21. 21. Grant of State Fish Seed Certification
  22. 22. Cancellation of Certificate
  23. 23. Procedure to be followed by Fish Seed Inspectors
  24. 24. Report of Fish Seed Inspection Officer
  25. 25. Control of fish seed in the process of sale or distribution
  26. 26. Recognition of fish seed certification agencies outside the State
  27. 27. Appointment of Authorised Officer
  28. 28. Appointment of Authorised Officer/Adjudicating Officer
  29. 29. Appointment of Appellate Authority
  30. 30. Adjudication
  31. 31. Penalty
  32. 32. Appeal
  33. 33. Powers of Adjudicating Officers and Appellate Authorities
  34. 34. Return of fish seed.
  35. 35. Offences by companies.

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