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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