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Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority Act, 2017 (No. 1 of 2017).

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish a body to be known as the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority for the development, regulation, promotion and standardization of the agricultural commodities industry; and for connected matters.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Agricultural development Institution Internal trade International trade Authorization/permit Agricultural commodities Food quality control/food safety Coffee/cocoa/tea Condiments/herbs/spices Inspection Standards Classification/declassification Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Beverages
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act establishes the Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority and defines its functions and powers. The functions of the Authority are, among other things, to- (a) promote interest, growth and efficiency in the development of the regulated agricultural commodities industry in Jamaica; (b) provide technical advice to the Minister and to persons engaged in the regulated agricultural commodities industry; (c) establish, prescribe and enforce standards of quality, handling, grading, export and import for regulated agricultural commodities; (d) specify the varieties of regulated agricultural commodities which may be cultivated or manufactured in Jamaica for export or for local trade or which may be imported into Jamaica; (e) allocate quotas of regulated agricultural commodities that may be exported or imported during any period by licensed exporters or authorized importers under this Act; (f) intervene in disputes pertaining to the regulated agricultural commodities industry and initiate and engage in arbitration, mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution to resolve such disputes. Every person who carries out or intends to carry out- ( a) manufacture, distribute, or process a regulated agricultural commodity or its substitute; (b) export or import a regulated agricultural commodity or its substitute; ( c) operate works related to a regulated agricultural commodity; (d) establish or operate a nursery for a regulated agricultural commodity; or ( e) operate as a dealer or a special coffee dealer, shall apply in the prescribed form and manner, to the Authority for the appropriate licence. Licences may be suspended or revoked by the Authority. The Act also provides with respect to appeals against decisions of the Authority, inspections, offences and regulation-making powers of the Minister. The list of Regulated Agricultural Commodities is set out in Schedule 1. Schedule 6 sets out health and food safety standards with which a licensee shall comply.

Full text
English
Website
laws.moj.gov.jm

References - Legislation

Amends

Agricultural Produce Act.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1926 (2005)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Plant production, Registration, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Fruits/edible nuts, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Coconut Industry Control Act.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1945 (2008)

Keyword: Plant production, Crops/grasses, Fruits/edible nuts, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Coconut Industry Aid Act.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1932 (2004)

Keyword: Oils/oilseeds/fats, International trade, Plant production, Oleaginous plants

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cocoa Industry Board Act.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1957 (1993)

Keyword: Plant production, Fruits/edible nuts, Agricultural development, Plant protection, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Coffee Industry Regulation Act.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1948 (1999)

Keyword: Plant production, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Agricultural development, Plant protection, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

The Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (Cess) Regulations, 2018.

Legislation | Jamaica | 2018

Keyword: International trade, Royalties/fees, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Agricultural commodities, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Condiments/herbs/spices, Fruits/edible nuts, Beverages

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority Regulations, 2018.

Legislation | Jamaica | 2018

Keyword: International trade, Agricultural commodities, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Offences/penalties, Registration, Royalties/fees, Use restrictions, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Condiments/herbs/spices, Transport/storage, Vending, Beverages

Source: FAO, FAOLEX