Agricultural Operation Practices Act (RSA 2000, c. A-7). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Alberta Document type Legislation Date 2000 (2019) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Land & soil Keyword Farming Institution Inspection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Registration Fertilizers/nutrients Agricultural development Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Organic waste Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Entry into force notes The Revised Statutes of Alberta (R.S.A) 2000 are in force as of 1 January 2002. Abstract This Act consists of 44 sections divided into 3 Parts. It regulates livestock and agricultural operations. It includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements for manure incorporation, soil nitrogen and salinity limits, setback distances, record keeping and soil testing. The Natural Resources Conservation Board is responsible for the inspection, approval and authorization of livestock operations (for example seasonal feeding and bedding sites) and manure application. Part 1 deals with nuisance which includes an activity that (i) arises from unreasonable, unwarranted or unlawful use by a person of the person's own property that causes obstruction or injury to the right of another person or to the public and produces such material annoyance, inconvenience and discomfort that damage will result, (ii) creates smoke, odour, noise or vibration that interferes with the reasonable and comfortable use of a person's property, or (iii) is found to be a nuisance at common law. The Act provides for procedures to be followed in case of nuisance claims. Full text English Website www.gov.ab.ca References - Legislation Implemented by Agricultural Operations, Part 2 Matters Regulation (Alta. Reg. 257/2001) Legislation | Canada | 2001 (2020) Keyword: Farming, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Policy/planning, Agricultural development Source: FAO, FAOLEX Standards and Administration Regulation (Alta Reg 267/2001). Legislation | Canada | 2001 (2014) Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Fertilizers/nutrients, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Groundwater, Authorization/permit, Registration, Transport/storage, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Board Administrative Procedures Regulation (Alta Reg 268/2001). Legislation | Canada | 2001 (2014) Keyword: Farming, Agricultural development, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Authorization/permit, Registration, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Agricultural Operation Practices Act Administrative Procedures Regulation (Alta Reg. 106/2017). Legislation | Canada | 2017 Keyword: Agricultural development, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX