Environment (Sustainable Use of Pesticides) Regulations 2012.

Subject

Environment gen., Cultivated plants, Water

Keyword

Policy/planning Pollution control Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies Pesticides Offences/penalties Sustainable use Authorization/permit Certification Data collection/reporting Inspection Education Transport/storage Packaging/labelling Royalties/fees Enforcement/compliance Potable water Integrated management Freshwater pollution

Geographical area

Europe, Mediterranean, North Atlantic, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

These Regulations shall come into operation on the day of publication (for all Regulations except for 14(1), (2), (5) and (6) which will come into force on 14 December 2015).

Abstract

These Regulations, also for the purpose of transposing into the law of Gibraltar of related European Union Directives as listed, here provide for the complete set of rules and issues as regards the sustainable, controlled and safe use of pesticides, also in terms of necessary protection of the environment and water resources on the territory of Gibraltar. However, these Regulations shall apply without prejudice to any other relevant European Union legislation; and will not prevent the competent authority from applying the precautionary principle in restricting or prohibiting the use of pesticides in specific circumstances or areas.

Full text

English

Website

www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Act 2005.

Legislation | Gibraltar (UK) | 2005

Keyword: Framework law, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental planning, International relations/cooperation, EIA, Policy/planning, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Transboundary effects, Waste management, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX