6. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the functions of the Council shall be
| (a) to establish guidelines and principles to ensure production and distribution of seed and planting materials of the highest quality; |
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| (b) to undertake periodic review of the progress of seed and planting materials production; |
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| (c) to advise the Minister and other relevant authorities on all matters regarding the production of quality seed and planting materials and the supplying of seed and planting materials to farmers; |
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| (d) to review the quality standards of seed and planting materials, periodically, with a view to developing the seed and planting materials industry; |
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| (e) to establish appropriate minimum limits for germination viability, genetic purity, physical purity and appearance of seeds and planting materials and maximum limits for genetic impurities, damaged seeds, water content and pests (including weed seeds) allowed in seeds available in the market: |
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| (f) to determine the minimum labelling requirements for seed containers and for planting materials available in the market; |
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| (g) to determine the quality and minimum size of the seed containers for each species, kind or variety of seed available in the market; and |
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| (h) to take appropriate action with regard to the protection of new plant varieties. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts