Cantonal Eco-Quality Ordinance. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Appenzell Ausserrhoden Document type Regulation Date 2003 (2009) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Agricultural land Ecological production/organic production Subsidy/incentive Financial agricultural measures Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance implements the Agriculture Law of 7 June 1998. In particular, the Ordinance lays down criteria for assessing the biological quality and networking taking into account regional characteristics. The text consists of 17 article divided in 5 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Requirements for the biological quality and general conditions (II); Amount of contribution and financing (III); Administration and enforcement (IV); Final provisions (V). Full text German Website www.ar.ch References - Legislation Implements Law on agriculture. Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2016) Keyword: Basic legislation, Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Institution, Special fund, Mountain area, Farming, Family farming, Agroecology, Animal production, Slaughtering, Pests/diseases, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX