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

Pays/Territoire
Jamaïque
Type du document
Législation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Titre complet
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.
Sujet
Agriculture et développement rural, Alimentation et nutrition
Mot clé
Développement agricole Institution Commerce intérieur Commerce international Autorisation/permis Produits agricoles Contrôle de qualité alimentaire/innocuité des produits alimentaires Café/cacao/thé Condiments/herbes/épices Inspection Normes Classement/déclassement Procédures judiciaires/procédures administratives Infractions/sanctions Boissons
Aire géographique
Amériques, Caraïbes, Amérique latine et Caraïbes, Petits états insulaires en développement
Résumé

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.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
laws.moj.gov.jm

Références - Législation

Amende

Agricultural Produce Act.

Législation | Jamaïque | 1926 (2005)

Mot clé: Développement agricole, Production végétale, Enregistrement, Café/cacao/thé, Fruits/noix comestibles, Collecte de données/déclarations

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Coconut Industry Control Act.

Législation | Jamaïque | 1945 (2008)

Mot clé: Production végétale, Cultures/pâtures, Fruits/noix comestibles, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Abroge

Coconut Industry Aid Act.

Législation | Jamaïque | 1932 (2004)

Mot clé: Huiles/oléagineux/graisses, Commerce international, Production végétale, Plantes oléagineuses

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cocoa Industry Board Act.

Législation | Jamaïque | 1957 (1993)

Mot clé: Production végétale, Fruits/noix comestibles, Développement agricole, Protection des végétaux, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Coffee Industry Regulation Act.

Législation | Jamaïque | 1948 (1999)

Mot clé: Production végétale, Café/cacao/thé, Développement agricole, Protection des végétaux, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementé par

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

Législation | Jamaïque | 2018

Mot clé: Commerce international, Royalties/redevances, Procédures judiciaires/procédures administratives, Produits agricoles, Inspection, Infractions/sanctions, Café/cacao/thé, Condiments/herbes/épices, Fruits/noix comestibles, Boissons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority Regulations, 2018.

Législation | Jamaïque | 2018

Mot clé: Commerce international, Produits agricoles, Autorisation/permis, Commerce/industrie/sociétés, Certification, Infractions/sanctions, Enregistrement, Royalties/redevances, Restrictions à l'utilisation, Café/cacao/thé, Condiments/herbes/épices, Transport/dépôt, Vente, Boissons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX