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Agricultural Operations Act (S.S. 1995, c. A-12.1).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Saskatchewan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting agricultural operations.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock
Keyword
Farming Institution Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Dispute settlement Agricultural development Animal production
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 28 November 1996.
Abstract

The Act consist of 31 sections divided into 5 Parts and deals with agricultural operations defined as operations carried out on a farm in the expectation of gain or reward. Under section 3, owners and operators of an agricultural operation are not liable to any person in nuisance if they use normally accepted agricultural practices and the onus of proving that an operation creates nuisance lies on the plaintiff or claimant. Part 2 establishes the Agricultural Operation Review Board and regulates its internal structure and functioning. The Board is responsible for solving disputes related to nuisance of agricultural operations. Part 3 deals with intensive livestock. A plan for the management of waste from intensive livestock is required and sections 20-26 provide for the submission, approval and monitoring of the plans. The Act also includes general provisions on liability (sect. 27) and on regulations to be made under the Act (sect. 28).

Full text
English
Website
www.qp.gov.sk.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Agricultural Operations Regulations (R.R.S. c. A-12.1 Reg. 1).

Legislation | Canada | 1996 (1997)

Keyword: Farming, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Agricultural development, Animal production, Policy/planning, Waste disposal, Waste management, Organic waste, Effluent waste water/discharge, Solid waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX