Gujarat Agricultural Pests and Diseases Act, 1980 (No. 7 of 1980). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Gujarat Document type Legislation Date 1980 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the prevention of introduction, spread or reappearance of insect pests, plant diseases and noxious weeds injurious to crops, plants or trees in the State of Gujarat. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant protection Pests/diseases Authorization/permit Inspection Liability/compensation Procedural matters Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes This Act shall be deemed to enter into force on the 19 April 1980. Abstract The Act deals with the prevention of introduction, spread or reappearance of insect pests, plant diseases and noxious weeds injurious to crops, plants or trees in the State of Gujarat. It provides the State Government to appoint an Inspector to assess the plants of particular areas for pests or diseases. The Act also details out the method in which owners of land containing diseased or infected plants may seek compensation for their timely destruction and lays down the penalties for contravention of the provisions of the Act. Full text English Website www.lawsofindia.org