Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute Act (Act RL 3/647 of 29 August 1953). Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Legislation Date 1953 (1990) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Mauritius Laws 1990, Vol. 3, pp. 316-319. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Institution Agricultural development Sugar Agricultural commodities Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract An Act to provide for the Mauritius Industry Research Institute Board and to define its functions and powers. The Institute shall be managed by a Board established under section 6, called the "Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute Board". The members of the Board shall be a mix of representatives of the Government and of the sugar industry (sect. 5). The Board shall promote the technical and scientific progress and efficiency of the sugar industry and carry out other functions as specified in section 11. An advisory committee of technicians is established under section 13. The Board may make such rules as it thinks fit for the purposes of this Act (sect. 19). (19 sections) Full text English References - Legislation Repealed by Mauritius Cane Industry Authority Act 2011 (No. 40 of 2011). Legislation | Mauritius | 2011 Keyword: Sugar, Internal trade, International trade, Authorization/permit, Plant production, Institution, Agricultural development, Sugar cane/sugar beet, Contract/agreement, Inspection, Dispute settlement Source: FAO, FAOLEX