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Agricultural Law No. 2 of 2003

Country/Territory
Palestine
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Cultivated plants, Water
Keyword
Framework law Agricultural development Agricultural land Basic legislation Farming Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal health Pests/diseases Offences/penalties Poultry Quarantine Slaughtering Crops/grasses Fruits/edible nuts Genetic resources Freshwater resources management Irrigation
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to agriculture starting with a preliminary part which includes definitions and general provisions. The text of this Law consists of 85 articles divided into 5 main titles as follows: Agricultural wealth (I); Genetic resources and seed production (II); fruit trees (III); Plant Protection (IV); Livestock and Poultry (V). Part I is includes chapters on Agricultural holding; protection of nature and agricultural land and soil conservation; Forestry and Forests; pastures; and fertilizers. Part II stipulates the seed production and plant propagating material; genetic resources; and the regulation of nurseries. Part IV provides for pest control; pesticides; quarantine; agricultural water. Part V is concerned with animal feed; animal farms and beekeeping; animal diseases; quarantine; slaughterhouses; fisheries; agricultural products; sanctions and always sets forth some final provisions.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Cabinet Resolution No.243 of 2005 regarding the fisheries protection system.

Legislation | Palestine | 2005

Keyword: Alien species, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Biodiversity, Continental shelf, Data collection/reporting, Drugs, Equipment, Fish disease, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Fraud, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Marine mammals, Marine protected areas, Non-commercial fishing, Protection of environment, Registration, Research, Seasons, Size, Sustainable development, Territorial sea, Vaccination, Animal health, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No.11 of 2005 amending some provisions of Agricultural Law No.2 of 2003.

Legislation | Palestine | 2005

Keyword: Agricultural development, Collecting/harvesting, Offences/penalties, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Quarantine, Fruits/edible nuts, Court/tribunal, Pesticides, Packaging/labelling, Biotechnology, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX