Assam Agricultural Pests and Diseases Act, 1950. Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Assam Document type Legislation Date 1950 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the preveution of the spread of insect pests, plant diseases and noxious weeds in the State of Assam. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Liability/compensation Offences/penalties Pests/diseases Plant protection Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act is enacted to provide for measures for the prevention of the spread of insect pests, plant diseases and noxious weeds injurious to health or to crops, plants, trees or water supply or obstructive to waterways within the State of Assam. Full text English Website legislative.assam.gov.in