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Agricultural Produce Markets Regulation Act, 1964 (Act No. IX of 1964).

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
1964 (1985)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the regulation of the purchase and sale of agricultural produce and of markets in which such produce is purchased and sold in Bangladesh.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Institution Internal trade Agricultural commodities Contract/agreement
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force in such areas and on such dates as the Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify and appoint.
Abstract

This Act empowers the Government to declare any market to be a notified market and establishes the figure of the market functionary, as an intermediary between the producer and the seller. Market functionaries may operate in a notified market only in possession of a licence issued by the Agricultural Marketing Department. Requirements and procedures for obtaining a licence are set out in the text.

Full text
English/Bengali
Website
bdlaws.gov.bd

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Agricultural Marketing Act, 2018 (Act No. 44 of 2018).

Legislation | Bangladesh | 2020

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Agricultural development, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Cereals/grains/rice, Classification/declassification, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Agricultural extension, Inspection, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Transport/storage, Crops/grasses

Source: FAO, FAOLEX