Act No. CLXVIII of 2011 on handling weather-related and other natural risks affecting agricultural production.

Subject

Agricultural & rural development

Keyword

Hazards Financial agricultural measures Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to create a risk pool for the mitigation of the impact of negative weather and other natural events, to strengthen the responsibility of farmers based on self-provisioning, to render more efficient the state aid and to distribute responsibility proportionately. This Act in composed of four chapters. In Chapter I lays down general provisions, such as definitions of terms used. Article 3 establishes that damages caused by natural disasters to agricultural producers must be shared among the agricultural producer, the buyer having stipulated contracts before harvesting, the insurer, the lessor of the agricultural land and the state. Chapter II regulates the system of risk management and its financial resources. There are also rules on the contribution to the insurance premium. Chapter III provides for the management of damages caused by vis major weather or other natural events to farms and forestries. Chapter IV contains final provisions.

Full text

Hungarian

Website

njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1120/2009 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of the single payment scheme provided for in Title III of Council Regulation (EC) No. 73/2009 establishing common rules for direct support schemes for farmers under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Financial agricultural measures, Special fund, Subsidy/incentive

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Regulation (EC) No. 73/2009 establishing common rules for direct support schemes for farmers under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers, amending Regulations (EC) No. 1290/2005, (EC) No. 247/2006, (EC) No. 378/2007 and repealing Regulation (EC) No. 1782/2003.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Act No. XVII of 2007 on certain issues of procedures in relation to support for agricultural, rural development and fisheries and to other measures.

Legislation | Hungary | 2007 (2023)

Keyword: Agricultural land, Data collection/reporting, Financial agricultural measures, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Subsidy/incentive, Agricultural development, Special fund, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Cadastre/land registration, Survey/mapping

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act LV of 1994 on Arable Land.

Legislation | Hungary | 1994 (2013)

Keyword: Agricultural land, Land tenure, Land reform, Subdivision of land, Foreign land tenure, Right of use, Lease, Ownership, Land valuation, Use restrictions, Urban land, Agricultural development, Authorization/permit, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Classification/declassification, Soil pollution/quality, Smallholders/peasants, Offences/penalties, Size

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree No. 21 of 2012 (III. 9.) VM of the Ministry of Rural Development regarding certain questions related to the payment of damage mitigation contribution and to the compensation for damages.

Legislation | Hungary | 2012 (2014)

Keyword: Certification, Hazards, Financial agricultural measures, Resource/damage valuation, Risk assessment/management, Liability/compensation, Sustainable use, Climate change

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 143 of 2011 (XII. 23.) VM of the Ministry of Rural Development concerning the terms of agricultural insurance premium subsidy.

Legislation | Hungary | 2011 (2014)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Contract/agreement, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 27 of 2014 (XI. 25.) FM of the Ministry of Agriculture regarding certain issues related to the payment of the damage mitigation contribution and to the damage mitigation allowance.

Legislation | Hungary | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Agricultural land, Data collection/reporting, Financial agricultural measures, Liability/compensation, Resource/damage valuation, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 19 of 2014 (X. 29.) FM of the Ministry of Agriculture concerning the agricultural insurance premium subsidy.

Legislation | Hungary | 2014 (2015)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Contract/agreement, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act No. CCXII of 2013 laying down certain provisions and transition rules in connection with Act No CXXII of 2013 concerning agricultural and forestry land trade.

Legislation | Hungary | 2013 (2014)

Keyword: Agricultural land, Land tenure, Lease, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Ownership, Private land, Property rights, Public land, Right of use, Servitude, Transfer, Contract/agreement, Common property, Authorization/permit, Cadastre/land registration, Land commission, Smallholders/peasants, Size, Cooperative/producer organization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX