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Producers Organisation Act, 2002 (Act No. IX of 2002).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to the Government Gazette of 2002, pp. A 978- A 990.
Long title
An Act to provide for the creation of Producer Organisations in the Agricultural and Fisheries Sector.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Fisheries
Keyword
Non-governmental entity Business/industry/corporations Cooperative/producer organization
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
For entry into force please see section 1.
Abstract

This Act provides for the constitution and functioning of Producers Organizations and Interbranch Organizations. “Producer organizations” are voluntary legally constituted bodies of producers in the agricultural and fisheries sector. “Interbranch Organizations” shall be associations made up of representatives of production, trading or processing sectors of the agricultural or fisheries industries. Organizations require approval of the Director of Agriculture or the Director of Fisheries, as the case may be. The Minister responsible for agriculture and fisheries shall prescribe rules for the operation of Producer Organizations.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Producer Organisations (Certain Products) Regulations, 2007 (L.N. 237 of 2007).

Legislation | Malta | 2007

Keyword: Non-governmental entity, Cooperative/producer organization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organizations Regulations, 2004.

Legislation | Malta | 2004

Keyword: Non-governmental entity, Offences/penalties, Cooperative/producer organization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX