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Andhra Pradesh (Agricultural Produce and Livestock) Markets (Amendments) Act, 2015

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Andhra Pradesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act further to amend the Andhra Pradesh (Agricultural Produce and Livestock) Markets Act, 1966
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock
Keyword
Agricultural commodities Contract farming Internal trade Authorization/permit Subsidy/incentive Registration Farming Animal production
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act amends the Andhra Pradesh (Agricultural Produce and Livestock) Markets Act of 1966. It seeks to add certain missing definitions and provides more powers to the market committee. It also lays down provisions on warehouses and cold storage of agricultural produce and livestock, establishes provisions on the licensing of traders, commission agents, processors, direct purchase centres, private markets, etc. and sets down laws on contract farming including the registration of contract farming agreements. Furthermore, this Amendment includes provisions on granting of incentives for attracting private investment into designated marketing related infrastructure.

Full text
English
Website
www.apagrisnet.gov.in

References - Legislation

Amends

Andhra Pradesh (Agricultural Produce and Livestock) Markets Act, 1966 (Act No. 16 of 1966).

Legislation | India | 1966 (2019)

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Agricultural development, Institution, Internal trade, Special fund, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Indigenous peoples, Vending

Source: FAO, FAOLEX