Cabinet Resolution No.431/2021 on the approval of the Agriculture Law. Country/Territory Saudi Arabia Document type Legislation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Cultivated plants, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Basic legislation Agricultural land Aquaculture Authorization/permit Certification Crops/grasses Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Breeders' rights/farmers' rights Farming Food security Agricultural development Inspection Internal trade International trade Research Sustainable development Pesticides Fishery management and conservation Fishing vessel Agricultural commodities Drugs Food quality control/food safety Vending Animal health Animal production Pests/diseases Protection of environment Quarantine Smallholders/peasants Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Plant protection Waste disposal Waste non-domestic sources Waste management Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 90 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law consisting of 37 articles aims at (i) regulating the affairs of the agricultural sector, its management, protection, development and sustainability; and (ii) contributing to achieving food security, rural and social development, and the organization of activities related to it, including production, import or export, and other activities related to the agricultural sector. Full text Arabic Website laws.boe.gov.sa References - Legislation Repeals Royal Decree No. M/9 of 1987 (1408 Higra) issuing the Cabinet Resolution No.14 of 1987 approving the Act on Fishing, exploitation, and protection of the marine life in the territorial waters of Saudi Arabia. Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 1987 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Institution, Foreign fishing, Offences/penalties, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Organic Agriculture Act, issued by Royal Decree No. M/55 of 2014 (1435 Hegira). Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2014 Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, Farming, Authorization/permit, Certification, International trade, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Agricultural development Source: FAO, FAOLEX Livestock Act issued by Royal Decree M/13 of 2003 (1424 Hegira). Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2003 Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Registration, Residues, Pests/diseases, Authorization/permit, Vaccination, Animal feed/feedstuffs Source: FAO, FAOLEX