Act to Prevent Soil Contamination on Agricultural Land (No. 139 of 1970). Country/Territory Japan Document type Legislation Date 1970 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil Keyword Agricultural land Soil pollution/quality Agricultural development Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil rehabilitation Use restrictions Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes This Act comes into force on the date specified by Cabinet Order within a period not exceeding six months from the day of its promulgation. Abstract The Law aims at the prevention of the production of agricultural crops and livestock which may be harmful to the human health or may interfere with the cultivation of crops helpful for the protection of national health or of a good living environment. In terms of Article 3 if certain agricultural areas are understood to be harmful to human health or of obstacle to the growth of other crops, the Government may declare such areas as agricultural land soil pollution policy areas ('policy areas"). In these areas the Government will apply policies for agricultural land soil pollution in order to prevent and eliminate the pollution caused by harmful substances. The Government will also conduct surveys and measurements concerning soil pollution and promote researches for new techniques for the prevention and elimination of these pollution cases. (17 Articles) Full text English/Japanese Website www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp References - Legislation Implemented by Cabinet Order for the implementation of the agricultural land soil pollution prevention Law, Cabinet Order No. 204 of 1971, amended by Cabinet Order No. 219 of 1971 and No. 375 of 1972, No. 103 of 1975.) Legislation | Japan | 1971 (1975) Keyword: Agricultural land, Soil pollution/quality, Agricultural development, Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Soil conservation/soil improvement Source: FAO, FAOLEX