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Maharashtra Cotton Seeds (Regulation of supply

The Maharashtra Cotton Seeds (Regulation of Supply, Distribution, Sale and Fixation of Sale Price) Act, 2009

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This law regulates the supply, quality, distribution, and maximum sale price of all cotton seeds, including genetically modified varieties, in the state of Maharashtra. It applies to seed producers, distributors, and licensed sellers, but consciously exempts farmers who trade seeds directly with each other. This legislation is vital because it protects farmers from severe crop loss and exploitation. It does this by fixing maximum prices, criminalizing the sale of misbranded or defective seeds, and establishing testing laboratories. Ultimately, the law holds commercial companies accountable for selling substandard seeds by requiring them to compensate affected farmers.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Powers of Controller.
  4. 4. Appointment of Controller.
  5. 5. Functions of Controller.
  6. 6. State Seed Testing Laboratory.
  7. 7. Seed Inspector.
  8. 8. Seed Analysts.
  9. 9. Report of Seed Analyst.
  10. 10. Fixation of maximum sale price.
  11. 11. License for vendor.
  12. 12. Prohibition of misbranding.
  13. 13. Penalties.
  14. 14. Offences by companies.
  15. 15. Cognizance of offences.
  16. 16. Protection of action taken in good faith.
  17. 17. Officers to be public servants.
  18. 18. Appeals.
  19. 19. Forfeiture of property.
  20. 20. Power to give directions.
  21. 21. Exemption.
  22. 22. Power to make rules.
  23. 23. Power to remove difficulty.
  24. 24. Repeal of Mah. Ord. VI of 2009 and saving.

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