The Telangana Aqua-culture Seed (Quality Control) Act, 2006

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This Act governs the quality control of seeds used in aquaculture throughout the state. It applies to farmers, hatcheries, and laboratories that produce or use aquatic seeds such as fish, prawns, and crabs. The legislation sets mandatory standards for seed analysis to ensure they are healthy, free from disease, and meet specific size requirements. By enforcing these regulations, the government aims to safeguard the aquaculture industry from disease risks and ensure sustainable farming, thereby protecting the economic interests of aquaculture farmers and the broader ecosystem.

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1. Short title, extent and commencement.
2. Definitions.
3. Constitution of State Level Aqua-culture Seed Committee.
4. Constitution of District Level Aqua-culture Seed Committee.
5. Other Committees.
6. Proceedings of District Committee not to be invalid by reason of any vacancy therein.
7. Procedure for District Committee.
8. Secretary and Other Officers.
9. Establishment of Aqua-culture Seed Laboratory.
10. Powers to notify kinds or varieties of Aqua-culture seeds.
11. Powers to specify size, purity and freedom from disease, infections of Aqua-culture seed.
12. Regulation of sale of Aqua-culture seeds of notified kinds or varieties.
13. Powers of Aqua-culture Seed Inspector.
14. Procedure for taking samples
15. Revocation of Certificate.
16. Procedure to be followed by Aqua-culture Seed Inspector.
18. Restriction on export and import of Aqua-culture seed of notified kinds or varieties
19. Recognition of Aqua-culture seed certification agencies of foreign countries
20. Aqua-culture Seed Analysts
21. Power to make rules
22. Penalty
23. Forfeiture of property
24. Offences by Companies
25. Appeal
26. Protection of action taken in good faith
27. Persons acting under this Act to be Public Servants
28. Exemption
29. Power to make rules

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