Himachal Pradesh Agricultural and Horticultural Produce Marketing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2005 (Act No. 20 of 2005). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Himachal Pradesh Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to re-enact the law to provide for improved regulation in marketing of agricultural produce, development of efficient marketing system, promotion of agro-processing and agricultural exports, establishment and proper administration of markets for agricultural produce in the State of Himachal Pradesh and to ensure level playing field for competitive markets to operate through setting of minimum standards for facilities, procedures and systems, thereby promoting the establishment of well administered and efficient infrastructure for marketing of agricultural produce in and from the State of Himachal Pradesh. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants Keyword Agricultural commodities Agricultural development Institution Public private partnership (PPP) Food quality control/food safety Inspection Standards Internal trade Authorization/permit Plant production Vegetables/legumes Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act provides for the establishment of the Himachal Pradesh State Agricultural Marketing Board which shall coordinate the activities of markets, and develop, promote and regulate agricultural marketing. Full text English Website www.india.gov.in