Agriculture Act 1930.

Country/Territory: Bermuda (UK)
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1930 (2011)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Subject: Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword: Basic legislation Institution Offences/penalties Agricultural development Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Animal health Inspection Plant protection Pests/diseases
Geographical area: Americas, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract: This Act requires the Minister to appoint annually a Board to be called the Board of Agriculture (sect. 2). In the exercise of his powers and duties under this Act and any other enactment which relates to matters of agriculture and related matters, the Minister may consult with, or take the advice of, the Board. Section 4 defines the general functions of the Minister of Agriculture. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Parks is established under section 5. The Minister may through Regulations promote improvement of livestock under section 12. Sections 13 to 16 concern measures against prevention of animal diseases, whereas sections 17 to 44 provide for measures to control diseases and pests affecting plants. The Inspector shall be the responsible officer, under the direction of the Director, for the proper carrying out of regulations made under this Act relating to the inspection of produce (sect. 27). All vegetable seeds sold or offered for sale in Bermuda shall be subject to this Act and of Regulations made under section 46. Section 47A regulates the importation of pesticides, whereas section 47B regulates the sale of pesticides. The Minister may issue Regulations regarding farm products, i.e. all agricultural and horticultural products intended for consumption in Bermuda, pursuant to section 49.
Full text: English
Website: www.bermudalaws.bm

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Agriculture (Importation and Sale of Potatoes) Regulations 1936.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1937 (1991)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Vegetables/legumes, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Planting material/seeds, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture (Soil Erosion) Regulations 1967.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1967 (1968)

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Erosion, Grazing, Animal production, International trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture (Inspection and Exportation of Produce) Regulations 1931.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1932 (2009)

Keyword: Vegetables/legumes, Packaging/labelling, Fraud, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Planting material/seeds, International trade, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture (Control of Animal Diseases) Regulations 1947.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1947 (2008)

Keyword: Animal health, Inspection, Pests/diseases, Grazing, International trade, Certification, Quarantine, Apiculture/sericulture, Offences/penalties, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture (Control of Plant Diseases and Pest) Regulations 1970.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1970 (2007)

Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Planting material/seeds, International trade, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture (Inspection and Exportation of Nursery Stock) Regulations 1931.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1932 (2009)

Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Planting material/seeds, Floriculture, Vegetables/legumes, International trade, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture (Improvement of Livestock) Regulations 1947.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1947 (2009)

Keyword: Animal reproduction, Cattle, Swine, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture (Sale of Vegetable Seeds) Regulations 1937.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1937 (1993)

Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Planting material/seeds, Vegetables/legumes, International trade, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX