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Farmers' Organization Act, 1973 (No. 109)

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1973
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the registration of Farmers' Organizations, the control and supervision of such Farmers' Organizations and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Agricultural development Non-governmental entity Registration
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
The Act entered into force on 1 November 1973.
Abstract

This Act regulates the formation of Area, State and Federal Farmers’ Organizations. To operate and carry out business, such organizations shall be registered as per Part III. The Registrar shall be responsible not only for the registration, but also for the supervision and control of all Farmers’ Organizations. Article 6 defines the objects of Farmers’ Organizations, which include, among others: (a) providing extension services and training facilities to farmers; (b) promoting greater diversification and commercialization of agriculture; (c) making available farm supplies and daily necessities; (d) providing credit facilities and services. Part IV of the Act defines the requirements to be met by members and member-units. Section 17 provides for the settlement of disputes which may arise among members or Farmers’ Organizations. In accordance with Part VI, the Registrar is empowered to perform inspections with respect to the accounts and property of any Farmers’ Organization. Section 31 lays down the penalties to be applied in case of violation of the present provisions.

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References - Legislation

Repeals

Farmers' Association Act 1967 (No. 22 of 1967).

Legislation | Malaysia | 1967

Keyword: Basic legislation, Non-governmental entity, Youth

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Revision of Laws (Rectification of Farmers' Organization Act 1973) Order 2002

Legislation | Malaysia | 2002

Keyword: Non-governmental entity, Agricultural development, Cooperative/producer organization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX