The Sikkim Agricultural, Horticultural Input and Livestock Feed Regulatory Act, 2014
The Sikkim Agricultural, Horticultural Input and Livestock Feed Regulatory Act, 2014
The Sikkim Agricultural, Horticultural Input and Livestock Feed Regulatory Act, 2014 prohibits the import, sale, distribution, stocking, and use of inorganic agricultural inputs, chemical pesticides, genetically engineered seeds, and synthetic livestock feed across Sikkim. Designed to transition and enforce organic farming standards, it regulates which soil conditioners, pest control agents, and animal nutrition items are permitted, restricted, or banned. The law applies to farmers, poultry and cattle rearers, businesses, and importers operating within the state. By establishing designated Organic Regulatory Inspectors and imposing fines or imprisonment for violations, the Act safeguards Sikkim's natural habitats, protects livestock health, and preserves environmental sustainability.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Prohibition of Import of Inorganic Agricultural, Horticultural Inputs and Livestock Feed.
- 4. Prohibition of sale etc. of Inorganic Agrlcu/tural,Horticu/tural Inputs and Livestock Feed.
- 5. Prohibition of use in cultivation of crop of inorganIc Agricultural and Horticultural Inputs.
- 6. Prohibition of use in poultry farming and cattle farming of in organic livestock feed.
- 7. Protection of Habitat.
- 8. Import, Sale and use of Restricted Inputs.
- 9. Organic Regulatory Inspectors.
- 10. Powers of Organic Regulatory Inspectors.
- 11. Offences and Punishment
- 12. Cognizance and trial of offences
- 13. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 14. Applicability of other laws not barred
- 15. Power of the State Government to make Rules
- 16. Repeal and saving
- Schedule I. Schedule I
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