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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