The ASSAM SERICULTURE (SILK-WORM SEED, COCOON AND SILK YARN CONTROL) ACT, 1987
assam · 1990
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- S. 2In this Act unless the context other- wise requires- 'a) "Director" means · the Director of Sericulture
- S. 3(1) A bonafide rearer who is traditionally of produc· d
- S. 5(i) No : person shall transport out of the
- S. 61fl) No person shall -in any areas in ;r purchase of \: worm cocoons
- S. 9Section 9 empowers the government to regulate cocoon markets, appoint market officers, and specify sericultural areas for cocoon sales.
- S. 11Section 11 penalizes violations of the Act with imprisonment, fines, and forfeiture of related goods.
- S. 12Section 12 allows the Director to accept fines or release seized property in lieu of prosecution for offenses under the Act.
- S. 13No prosecution shall be sanction for S
- S. 17Section 17 exempts government departments from the Act's provisions and authorizes rule-making for licensing, fees, and market operations.