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