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Agriculture and Marketing Act (R.S.N.S. 1989 c. 6).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend and consolidate the Acts relating to agriculture and marketing.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Land & soil, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Agricultural development Agricultural commodities Internal trade Non-governmental entity Education Farming Apiculture/sericulture Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies Community management Offences/penalties Business/industry/corporations Milk/dairy products Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Plant production Planting material/seeds Pests/diseases Floriculture Plant protection
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The purpose of the present Act is to consolidate Acts relating to agriculture and the marketing of agricultural products. Part II lays down provisions relating to agricultural associations which may be organized for any district. Their object shall be to improve agriculture and in general rural community life. Furthermore, the Act deals with, amongst others, matters such as Community Clubs, commodity groups, encouragement of horticulture, horticultural societies, encouragement of seed growing, encouragement of dairying, soil improvement, plant diseases, insects and pests, prevention and treatment of contagious diseases amongst bees, county and district exhibitions, agricultural education, grading, packing, inspection and sale of natural products of the province, Community pastures, land conservation and use, fur farming. The Act consists of 194 sections divided into 21 Parts.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ns.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions Regulations (N.S. Reg. 5/87).

Legislation | Canada | 1987

Keyword: Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Packaged Apples Controlled Atmosphere Designation Regulations (N.S. Reg. 225/87).

Legislation | Canada | 1987 (2015)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fruits/edible nuts, Certification, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prevention and Control of Apple Maggot Regulations (N.S. Reg. 107/2002).

Legislation | Canada | 2002

Keyword: Fruits/edible nuts, Pests/diseases, Inspection, International trade, Registration, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Beef and Veal Carcass Grading Regulations (N.S. Reg. 1/67).

Legislation | Canada | 1967

Keyword: Cattle, Classification/declassification, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wool Inspection, Grading, Marking and Selling Regulations (N.S. Reg. 8/58).

Legislation | Canada | 1958

Keyword: Animal by-products, Classification/declassification, Inspection, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nova Scotia Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Regulations (N.S. Reg. 84/79).

Legislation | Canada | 1979 (1992)

Keyword: Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, Classification/declassification, Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations respecting the Grading, Packing, Marking, Inspecting, Advertising and Sale of Eggs (N.S. Reg. 58/94).

Legislation | Canada | 1994 (1997)

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Classification/declassification, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Inspection, Standards, Registration, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Lamb and Mutton Carcass Grading Regulations (N.S. Reg. 86/74).

Legislation | Canada | 1974

Keyword: Sheep/goats, Classification/declassification, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nova Scotia Wine Standards Regulations (N.S. Reg. 170/2010).

Legislation | Canada | 2010 (2011)

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Standards, Registration, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions Regulations (N.S. Reg. 155/2012).

Legislation | Canada | 2012

Keyword: Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Enforcement/compliance, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX