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Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority Act, 1965 (No. 141)

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1965 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to incorporate the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority to supervise, co-ordinate and improve the marketing of agricultural produce in Malaysia including the importing and exporting of agricultural produce, to provide credit facilities for such marketing and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Agricultural development Institution Equipment Policy/planning International trade
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
The Act came into force on 2 September 1965.
Abstract

The present Act, which consists of four Parts and two schedules, provides for the setting up of the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (hereinafter “the Authority”). Section 3 lays down with full details the functions which are entrusted to the Authority, such as: (1) co-ordination of activities in respect of the marketing of the agricultural produce; (2) search and promotion of new markets and outlets for agricultural produce; (3) promotion and development of efficient and effective management of agricultural enterprises dealing in or processing agricultural produce; (4) engaging in agricultural enterprises dealing in or processing agricultural produce. To attain all these objectives, the Authority shall have the power to: (a) regulate the marketing of any agricultural produce; (b) prohibit, regulate or control the movement of any agricultural produce; (c) prescribe the grading, packaging and sealing of any agricultural produce and to issue certificates in respect thereof; (d) deal in agricultural industry equipments; etc. The Authority shall submit every year the Ministry charged with the responsibility for agriculture a report relating to the activities carried out by the Authority itself during the preceding year (Section 11). Part III of the Act regulates the powers related to enforcement which may be entrusted to any public officer or officer of the Authority by the Minister upon written authorization. Part IV sets forth offences, penalties and proceedings.

Full text
English
Website
www.agc.gov.my

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Grading, Packaging and Labelling of Agricultural Produce) Regulations, 2008.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2008

Keyword: Agricultural development, Certification, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Amendment) Act, 2004.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2004

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Equipment, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Amendment) Act 1990

Legislation | Malaysia | 1990

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Federal Marketing Agricultural Marketing Authority (Amendment) Act 1999

Legislation | Malaysia | 1999

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX