This Act provides for the establishment of the Agricultural Credit Board, defines its functions and powers and provides for registration and operation of agricultural loan societies and the control of agricultural loan societies by the Board. The Board shall assist in the development and maintenance of the agricultural activities of Jamaica and promote the welfare of persons engaged in those activities by fostering, supervising and, subject to the provisions of this Act, regulating agricultural loan societies. "Agriculture" includes any activities relating to horticulture, afforestation, apiculture, fish-culture, fishing, the development and maintenance of pastures, the cultivation of crops and the keeping or breeding of livestock or poultry. The Board may make, with the approval of the Minister, Regulations providing for the control of agricultural loan societies.
Jamaica · 1960-01-19