The Andhra Pradesh Fish Feed(Quality Control)Act, 2020.
andhra-pradesh · 2020
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- S. 1Short title, extent and Commencement - (1) This Act may be called the Andhra Pradesh Fish Feed(Quality Control)Act, 2020
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Fish Feed(Quality Control) Act, 2020, including adulterated fish feed, company, controlling authority, and others.
- S. 3Section 3 designates the Commissioner of Fisheries or his authorized officer as the Fish Feed Controlling Authority.
- S. 4Section 4 designates the District Collector or District Fisheries Officer as the Licensing Authority for fish feed quality control.
- S. 5Section 5 establishes a Fish Feed Quality Control Committee to advise on fish feed business operations and enforce the Act.
- S. 6Section 6 mandates existing fish feed businesses to apply for a license within four months or face operation cessation.
- S. 7Section classifies fish feed business operations into prescribed categories for licensing purposes.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines the process for issuing and endorsing licenses for fish feed businesses under the Andhra Pradesh Fish Feed (Quality Control) Act, 2020.
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- S. 12Section 12 mandates fish feed manufacturers to adhere to Bureau of Indian Standards or approved local standards for quality control.
- S. 13Section 13 establishes government authority to designate referral and other fish feed analysis laboratories.
- S. 14Section 14 designates Fisheries Development Officers or other gazetted officers as Fish Feed Inspectors.
- S. 15Section 15 grants Fish Feed Inspectors authority to inspect, sample, and seize fish feed to ensure compliance with the Andhra Pradesh Fish Feed(Quality Control) Act, 2020.
- S. 16Section 16 mandates licensees to assist Fish Feed Inspectors and prohibits obstruction, with repeat offenses punishable under criminal law.
- S. 17Section 17 mandates Fish Feed Inspectors to collect and analyze fish feed samples, ensuring proper notice and preservation of samples.
- S. 18Section 18 mandates Fish Feed Analysts to deliver analysis reports to inspectors and licensing authorities within 15 days, prioritizing special requests.
- S. 19Section 19 outlines various offenses related to fish feed business operations in Andhra Pradesh, including unlicensed trade and sale of unapproved or substandard feed.
- S. 20Section 20 imposes penalties for offenses under the Andhra Pradesh Fish Feed(Quality Control) Act, 2020.
- S. 21Section allows seizure or forfeiture of fish feed stock for offenses prescribed by rules or notified by the government.
- S. 22Section 22 outlines penalties for companies/firms and responsible persons for violations of the Andhra Pradesh Fish Feed Act.
- S. 23Section 23 allows aggrieved parties to appeal license suspension/cancellation decisions to the Controlling Authority within 30 days.
- S. 24Section exempts fish feed for R&D and trials by government agencies, but not if sold commercially.
- S. 25Section 25 protects government officials from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 26Section 26 deems any person acting under the Andhra Pradesh Fish Feed(Quality Control) Act as a public servant under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 27Power to make Rules -(1)The Government may, by notification, make Rules for carrying out all or any of the purposes of t
- S. 28The section grants the State Government power to issue orders to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act, which must be presented to the State Legislature.
- S. 29Repeal of Ordinance No