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Act respecting the preservation of agricultural land and agricultural activities (R.S.Q., c. P-41.1).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Québec
Document type
Legislation
Date
1978 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Water
Keyword
Agricultural land Institution Soil conservation/soil improvement Agricultural development
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

An Act laying down provisions relating to the preservation of agricultural land and agricultural activities. For the purpose of this Act “agriculture” means the cultivation of the soil and plants, leaving land uncropped or using it for forestry purposes, or the raising of livestock, and, for these purposes, the making, construction or utilization of works, structures or buildings, except immovables used for residential purposes. In particular, a body is established under the name of “Commission de protection du territoire agricole du Québec. It is the function of the said commission to secure the preservation of the agricultural land of Québec. Thereafter the text deals with the designation of agricultural regions, as well as agricultural zones, review of the agricultural zones, topsoil conservation, agricultural activities in agricultural zones, and penal provisions. The Act consists of 8 chapters and 1 Schedule.

Full text
English
Website
www.gouv.qc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Preservation of Agricultural Land and Agricultural Activities Regulation (c. P-41.1, r. 1).

Legislation | Canada | 1984 (2018)

Keyword: Agricultural land, Institution, Authorization/permit, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Agricultural development, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting mandatory reporting of certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere (c. Q-2, r. 15).

Legislation | Canada | 2007 (2014)

Keyword: Agricultural land, Farming, Agricultural development, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Municipal Powers Act (CQLR c C-47.1).

Legislation | Canada | 2005 (2020)

Keyword: Public private partnership (PPP), Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Enforcement/compliance, Decentralisation, Local government, Renewable energy, Hydropower generation, Land-use planning, Drainage/land reclamation, Urban land, Forest fires, Subdivision of land, Pests/diseases, Animal health, Waste disposal, Waste management, Water supply, Waterworks, Water shortage/drought, Water quality standards, Sewerage, Irrigation, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX