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GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH |
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MINISTRY OF
AGRICULTURE |
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NOTIFICATION |
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Dated, the 8th March
1998/24th Fulgun 1404
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S.R.O. No. 33-LAW/98-
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 23 of the Seed
Ordinance, 1977 (XXXIII of 1977) and in super session of all
rules made in this behalf, the Government is pleased to make the
following rules, namely:- |
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The Seed Rules,
1998 |
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1. |
Short title,- These
rules may be called the Seed Rules, 1998. |
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2. |
Definitions.- In these rules, unless there is anything repugnant
in the subject or context,- |
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a. |
“Certification tag” means a tag or label of specific design
which shall connote that a certificate in respect of the seed
has been granted by the Certification Agency; |
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b. |
“Certified
Seed “ means seed that fulfills all requirements for
certification provided by the Ordinance and these Rules, and
includes the container to which the certification tag is
attached; |
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c. |
“form” means
a form annexed to these rules; |
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“Ordinance”
means the Seed Ordinance,1977(XXXIII of 1977); |
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“Origin”
means the country where the seed is grown, and in case seeds of
different origin are blended, the label shall show the
percentage of seed of each origin; |
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“Processing”
means cleaning, drying, treating, grading and other operations
which would change the purity and germination of the seed and
thus requiring re-testing to determine the quality of seed ,but
does not include operations, such as, packaging and labeling; |
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“Seed
Industry” means an industry or establishment which produces any
seeds for business or carries on business of development,
storage, processing, selling or bartering of any seeds. |
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“ treated”
means that the Seed has been subjected to an application of a
substance or process on such a manner as to reduce, control or
repel certain disease organisms, insects or any other pests
attacking such Seeds. |
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3. |
Functions of the Board. – In addition to the functions entrusted
to the Board by the Ordinance, the Board shall:- |
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advise the
Government on all matter regarding the promotion and development
of Seed Industry: |
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advise the
Government on the suitability and functions of the Government
Seed Laboratory. |
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advise the
Government to notify under sections 5 of the ordinance any kind
or variety of seeds for the purposes of the said ordinance; |
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advise to the
Government to withdraw or de-notify outdated varieties of seeds; |
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advise to the
Government on the procedure or standards for certification, test
or analysis of seeds; |
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advise to the
Government on the role and responsibilities of the Certification
Agency; |
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advise to the
Government on a seed security system; |
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made
arrangements for the registration of varieties of crops grown in
Bangladesh, whether developed locally or imported; |
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make
arrangement for the registration of Seed Dealers in Bangladesh; |
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meet any time
in a year, not less than twice, to dispose of matters brought
before the Board for decision; |
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advise to the
Government to change any form attached to these rules for better
functioning of the seed activities; |
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l. |
recommend the
rate of fees to be levied for analysis of samples by seed
laboratory and for certification by the Certification Agency; |
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m. |
discharge any
other work or function, subject to the prior approval of the
Government, for carrying out the purposes of the Ordinance. |
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