PRODUCE (ENFORCEMENT OF EXPORT STANDARDS) ACT

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PRODUCE (ENFORCEMENT OF EXPORT STANDARDS) ACT

CHAPTER P32, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, L.F.N. 2004

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ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

1.     Short title.

2.     Interpretation.

3.     Produce to which Act applies.

5.     Establishment of the Produce Inspection Board.

6.     Constitution and proceedings of Board.

7.     Functions of the Board.

8.     Power to make regulations.

9.     Emergency orders for pest control in Lagos.

10.    Export of damaged produce.

11.    Wrongful grading an offence.

12.    Unauthorised use or possession of seals, etc.

13.    Pest infestation.

14.    Powers of entry and seizure.

15.    Treatment of detained produce.

16.    Power to re-examine produce.

17.    Offences generally.

18.    Offence in relation to samples.

19.    Offences in relation to inspection, grading, etc.

20.    Forfeiture of produce.

21.    Duty to provide labour for inspection.

22.    Produce experts.

23.    Prosecutions.

24.    Power to sue for fees.

25.    Presumption as to intention to export.

26.    Offences by public officer.

27.    Effect of inspection, passing or grading.

28.    Repeal of No. 24 of 1950.

SCHEDULES

FIRST SCHEDULE — Produce to which Act applies 

SECOND SCHEDULE — Constitution and proceedings of Board

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PRODUCE (ENFORCEMENT OF EXPORT STANDARDS) ACT

An Act to make provision for the inspection of commodities for export from Nigeria at ports of shipment, for the purpose of enforcement of grades and standards of quality in respect of such commodities, and for matters incidental to the execution of the powers conferred by this Act.

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[Commencement.]                         [1st December, 1959]    

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