Agriculture Law No. 44 of 2002.

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Basic legislation Agricultural development Apiculture/sericulture Authorization/permit Crops/grasses Desertification Offences/penalties Registration Aquaculture Fishing authorization Food additives Food quality control/food safety Poultry products Slaughtering Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal health Internal trade International trade Pests/diseases Poultry Quarantine Vaccination Fertilizers/nutrients Pesticides Plant protection Plant production Planting material/seeds Wild fauna Hunting authorization/permit Protection forest Wildlife products

Geographical area

Western Asia

Entry into force notes

This Law enters into force 30 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

This Law consists of 73 articles. Terms and definition are given in articles 1 and 2. The Ministry of Agriculture shall regulate, organize and develop the agriculture field in order to: increase the production of food and foodstuffs; use of natural and agricultural resources without damaging the environment; create of suitable conditions for investing in agricultural sectors and rural development; increase the production capacity; increase farmer’s incomes and improve their lifestyle; protect an

Full text

Arabic

References - Legislation

Repeals

Agricultural Code of 1973 (Part IV, Articles 180-186, on Aquatic Resources).

Legislation | Jordan | 1973 | Repealed

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agricultural Law No. 20 of 1973.

Legislation | Jordan | 1973 (1986) | Repealed

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Agricultural land, Crops/grasses, Registration, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Apiculture/sericulture, Fruits/edible nuts, Protection forest, Grazing/transhumance, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Planting material/seeds, Protection of species, Animal health, Internal trade, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Plant protection, Fertilizers/nutrients, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation No. (Z/11) of 2012 on licensing instructions and organization of camel farms.

Legislation | Jordan | 2012

Keyword: Camelids, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. (Z/3) of 2008 concerning the instructions on livestock numbering and registration of possession of livestock.

Legislation | Jordan | 2008

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Registration, Transport/storage, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. (4/G) of 2013 on vegetable seed varieties registration.

Legislation | Jordan | 2013

Keyword: Plant variety, Registration, Vegetables/legumes, International trade, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. (Z/7) of 2012 on licensing and regulation instructions on of farms for sheep and goat fattening.

Legislation | Jordan | 2012

Keyword: Poultry, Registration, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Cattle, Sheep/goats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 3 of 2003 on quarantine rules and instructions.

Legislation | Jordan | 2003

Keyword: Quarantine, Standards, Certification, International trade, Pests/diseases, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. Z/8 of 2012 on licensing and regulating the farms for sheep and goats.

Legislation | Jordan | 2012

Keyword: Animal production, Authorization/permit, Institution, Offences/penalties, Ranching/captive breeding, Sheep/goats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. (Z/6) of 2011 concerning instructions on Livestock Services Book

Legislation | Jordan | 2011

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Animal health, Vaccination, Equine-animals, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Cattle, Certification, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. (Z/12) of 2012 on licensing and regulation instructions on of fattening calves farms.

Legislation | Jordan | 2012

Keyword: Poultry, Registration, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Cattle, Sheep/goats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 3/G of 2013 on the import, export and trade of Agricultural seed crops.

Legislation | Jordan | 2013

Keyword: International trade, Planting material/seeds, Plant variety, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. (Z/10) of 2011 about instructions of licensing of animal feed evaporators.

Legislation | Jordan | 2011

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. (Z/5) of 2011 on licensing instructions for poultry products .

Legislation | Jordan | 2011

Keyword: Slaughtering, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Treated food, Transport/storage, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. Z/15 Of 2012 on the establishment and the operation licenses of olive oil presses.

Legislation | Jordan | 2012

Keyword: Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Oils/oilseeds/fats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. (Z/8) of 2012 on sheep breeding farms instructions for licensing.

Legislation | Jordan | 2012

Keyword: Sheep/goats, Registration, Authorization/permit, Toxicity/poisoning, Poultry, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Agriculture Law No.13 of 2015.

Legislation | Jordan | 2015

Keyword: Basic legislation, Agricultural development, Apiculture/sericulture, Authorization/permit, Irrigation, Desertification, Risk assessment/management, Cooperative/producer organization, Public health, Internal trade, International trade, Processing/handling, Inspection, Sustainable use, Certification, Fishing authorization, Food quality control/food safety, Private forest, Forestry protection measures, Grazing/transhumance, Planting material/seeds, Quarantine, Slaughtering, Poultry, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Drugs, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Waste management, Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX