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Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Act, 1966.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1966 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to control the distribution of agricultural chemicals from aircraft and from ground equipment, and for other purposes.
Subject
Land & soil, Cultivated plants, Water
Keyword
Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Pesticides Plant protection Institution Registration Authorization/permit Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 July 1971.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 7 Parts divided into 48 sections, makes provision with respect to the use of agricultural chemicals as defined by the AGVET Code which applies in force of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Queensland) Act 1994. Part 2 contains provisions dealing with matters of administration such as inspection and control and the continuing in existence of the Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Board. Part 3 regulates distribution of pesticides from the air, whereas Part 4 concerns distribution from the ground. Operating licenses are required and granted in accordance with provisions contained in Part 5. A register of licenses shall be kept pursuant to section 24. Part 6 make further provision with respect to air and ground distribution including security in case of unwanted effects, record keeping, powers of inspectors etc. Part 7 regulates various matters of general character.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.qld.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Regulation 1998.

Legislation | Australia | 1998 (2019)

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Plant protection, Pesticides, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Regulation 2021.

Legislation | Australia | 2021 (2022)

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Pesticides, Protected area, Hazardous substances, Plant protection, Institution, Registration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX