The Telangana Registration of Horticulture Nurseries (Regulation) Act, 2010
The Telangana Registration of Horticulture Nurseries (Regulation) Act, 2010
This law establishes a mandatory licensing and regulatory framework for all commercial horticulture nurseries operating in Telangana. It requires nursery owners to register each facility, keep detailed records of plant origin and sales, adhere to prescribed quality standards, and ensure planting materials remain healthy and disease-free. State authorities are empowered to inspect nurseries, monitor stock, regulate plant transportation, and suspend non-compliant licenses or impose fines. By establishing strict oversight over plant propagation, labeling, and pricing, the legislation protects farmers and buyers from diseased or low-quality saplings, thereby safeguarding overall agricultural productivity and economic security in the state.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Appointment of competent authorities.
- 4. Owner of a Horticulture Nursery to obtain licence.
- 5. Application for grant and renewal of licence.
- 6. Duties of holder of licence.
- 7. Plant material to be utilized for propagation.
- 8. Power of Government to regulate or prohibit import, export or transport of certain horticulture plants.
- 9. Powers to cancel or suspend licence.
- 10. Return of licence.
- 11. Issue of duplicate licence.
- 12. Appeals.
- 13. Appellate authority.
- 14. Revision.
- 15. Powers of entry and inspection of nurseries.
- 16. Penalties.
- 17. Offences by horticulture nurseries, companies or firm.
- 18. Cognizance of Offences.
- 19. Jurisdiction of Court.
- 20. Officers and persons, exercising power under this Act to be public servants.
- 21. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 22. Delegation of powers.
- 23. Power to make rules.
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