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Lembaga Padi Dan Beras Negara Act, 1971 (No. 47)

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1971
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish the Lembaga Padi dan Beras Negara; to make provisions for conserving and maintaining an adequate supply of padi and rice; to secure a fair and stable price thereof for farmers and consumers; generally to provide for the betterment of the padi and rice industry; and for purposes connected therewith.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Agricultural development Agricultural commodities Cereals/grains/rice Food security Special fund Institution Inspection Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
In West Malaysia and Serawak, the Act came into force on 20 September 1971. In Sabah, it entered into force on 1 January 1979.
Abstract

The present Act is divided into the following six Parts: (I) Preliminary; (II) The Lembaga; (III) Administration and Finance; (IV) Powers Related to Enforcement; (V) Offences, Penalties and Proceedings; (VI) General.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Amended by

Lembaga Padi Dan Beras Negara (Amendment) Act 1986

Legislation | Malaysia | 1986

Keyword: Agricultural development, Agricultural commodities, Institution, Special fund, Cereals/grains/rice, Crops/grasses

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Lembaga Padi dan Beras Negara (Amendment) Act 1990

Legislation | Malaysia | 1990

Keyword: Agricultural development, Agricultural commodities, Institution, Cereals/grains/rice, Crops/grasses

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Control of Padi and Rice Act, 1994 (No. 522)

Legislation | Malaysia | 1994

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Cereals/grains/rice, Inspection, Institution, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX