Agricultural Operations Regulation (R.Q. c. Q-2, r.26).

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Environment gen., Water, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Agricultural land Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Animal production Organic waste Waste disposal Waste non-domestic sources Waste management Freshwater pollution

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

The object of the present Regulation is to protect the environment, particularly water and soil against pollution caused by certain agricultural activities. This Regulation applies to the raising of animals and to the facilities used in the raising of such animals, to the storages for their waste and to the spreading of such waste. It also applies to parcels of land used for crop, except for silviculture, and to the use of fertilizers. This Regulation does not apply to the raising of canidae and felidae as well as fish farming, zoos, parks and zoological gardens. The text consists of 57 sections divided into 6 chapters as follows: Object, scope and definitions (I); General prohibitions and obligations related to livestock waste (II); Layout design standards for raising and storage facilities, Spreading and treatment of livestock waste (III); Project notice (IV); Penalties (V); Transitional and final (VI); Four Schedules are enclosed.

Full text

English

Website

legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c. Q-2).

Legislation | Canada | 1972 (2021)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater pollution, Research, Institution, Flood, Groundwater, Surface water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX