Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Act, 1966. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Queensland Document type Legislation Date 1966 (2021) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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