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Burgenland Plant Protection Products Law.

Country/Territory
Austria
Territorial subdivision
Burgenland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Law on the use of plant protection products in agriculture.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Agricultural development Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies Inspection Access-to-information Offences/penalties Pesticides Plant protection
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to the use of plant protection substances in agriculture. Its particular aim is the protection of human life and health, as well as the protection of the environment from harmful effects resulting from the processing, handling and putting into circulation of certain products. To such purpose, producers must ensure compliance with the Act. The text deals with the following issues: sphere of application, definition of terms, user of plant production products, application of pesticides, appliances to ensure plant protection, access to information, limitation of use, etc. The text consists of 13 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Amended by

Law amending the Burgenland Plant Protection Products Law.

Legislation | Austria | 2006

Keyword: Agricultural development, Transport/storage, Inspection, Plant production, Plant protection, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Burgenland Plant Protection Products Law 2012.

Legislation | Austria | 2012

Keyword: Pesticides, Agricultural development, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Inspection, Access-to-information, Offences/penalties, Plant protection, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Burgenland Plant Protection Products Law 2012.

Legislation | Austria | 2012 (2016)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Inspection, Access-to-information, Offences/penalties, Pesticides, Plant protection, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX