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Agriculture Act (LWG) (910.0).

Country/Territory
Liechtenstein
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Liechtensteinisches Landesgesetzblatt, No. 42, 29 January 2009, 47 pp.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Basic legislation Agricultural development Farming Agricultural commodities Soil pollution/quality Public health Procedural matters Fiscal and market measures Court/tribunal Dispute settlement Offences/penalties Sustainable development
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force is in accordance to Article 86.
Abstract

The present Act aims at promoting agriculture in the Principality of Liechtenstein, ensuring favourable conditions for its development, an efficient and environment-friendly agricultural policy. In particular, its implementation must comply with a low-cost, high-quality production of agriculture, the conservation and promotion of land cultivated and developed by man, the protection of the environment, of flora and fauna, the health of people and land use planning in general. The text consists of 86 articles divided into 11 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Framework for production (II); Structure (III); Cost effectiveness (IV); Ecology (V); Markets (VI); Services by third parties (VII); Organization and enforcement (VIII); Legal remedies (IX); Penalties (X); Transitional and final provisions (XI).

Full text
German
Website
www.gesetze.li

References - Legislation

Repeals

Milk Market Act.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2004

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Internal trade, Processing/handling, Subsidy/incentive, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on soil improvement.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 1981

Keyword: Basic legislation, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Land tenure, Land reform, Land consolidation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Summer Grazing Ordinance.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2014

Keyword: Grazing, Animal production, Cattle, Royalties/fees, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Pastoralism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agricultural Enterprise Infrastructure Promotion Ordinance (LIFV).

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2009 (2022)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Farming, Family farming, Agricultural land, Procedural matters, Less favoured areas, Dispute settlement, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Dairy Industry Promotion Ordinance.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2009 (2013)

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, International trade, Business/industry/corporations, Processing/handling, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Subsidy/incentive, Standards, Dispute settlement, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Alpine Infrastructure Promotion Ordinance (AIFV).

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2009 (2021)

Keyword: Mountain area, Farming, Family farming, Subsidy/incentive, Financial agricultural measures, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Dispute settlement, Private land, Less favoured areas, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Agricultural development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Dairy Quota System Ordinance.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2009 (2012)

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Processing/handling, Royalties/fees, Dispute settlement, Standards, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture Farming Promotion Ordinance.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2010 (2012)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Farming, Ecological production/organic production, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Alpine Farming Promotion Ordinance (AWFV).

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2010 (2021)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Farming, Less favoured areas, Mountain area, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Soil Improvement Ordinance.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2009 (2012)

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Agricultural land, Subsidy/incentive, Authorization/permit, Drainage/land reclamation, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Breeding Ordinance.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2009 (2021)

Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Cattle, Swine, Sheep/goats, Poultry, Equine-animals, Apiculture/sericulture, Subsidy/incentive, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fire Blight Ordinance (FBV).

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2002 (2016)

Keyword: Plant production, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fruits/edible nuts, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wine Quality Ordinance.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2009 (2012)

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Food quality control/food safety, Institution, Classification/declassification, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on conservation and development of mountainous areas.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2008 (2022)

Keyword: Mountain area, Less favoured areas, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Farming, Agro-forestry, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Agricultural development, Protection of environment, Tourism, Protection of species, Protection of habitats, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agricultural Terms and Recognition Ordinance (LBAV).

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2009 (2023)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the Promotion of Programs for Animal Friendly Farm Management.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2018 (2020)

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Environmental standards, Farming, Agricultural development, Standards, Protection of environment, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Animal health, Animal welfare, Cattle, Equine-animals, Sheep/goats, Poultry, Special fund, Authorization/permit, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on the Summering of Farm Animals in the year 2022.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2022

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Ecological production/organic production, Environmental standards, Farming, Inspection, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Standards, Agricultural development, Protection of environment, Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Transport/storage, Traceability/product tracing, Drugs, Grazing, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biodiversity Promotion Ordinance (BFV) (910.028).

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2022

Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, Urban and peri-urban agriculture, Biodiversity, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Plant protection, Procedural matters, Special fund, Protected area, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture Management Promotion Ordinance (LBFV) (910.024).

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2022

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Agricultural commodities, Agricultural development, Agricultural land, Allocation/quota, Cereals/grains/rice, Management/conservation, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecological production/organic production, Environmental standards, Farming, Financial agricultural measures, Processing/handling, Subsidy/incentive, Procedural matters, Protection of environment, Sustainable development, Crops/grasses, Standards, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Breeding Promotion Ordinance (TZV)(910.018).

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2021

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Animal reproduction, Sheep/goats, Camelids, Poultry, Processing/handling, Subsidy/incentive, Animal production, Apiculture/sericulture, Cattle, Swine, Special fund, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Tiger Nut Grass Ordinance (EMGV)(916.241).

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2021 (2023)

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Crops/grasses, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation, Processing/handling, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Plant protection, Data collection/reporting, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on viticulture and wine quality (Wine Quality Ordinance; WQV)(910.016).

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2023

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Food quality control/food safety, Institution, Classification/declassification, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cadastre/land registration, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act on amendment of the Agriculture Act.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2013

Keyword: Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Farming, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Agriculture Act.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2015

Keyword: Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Research, Education

Source: FAO, FAOLEX