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Farm Practices Act (S.N.S. 2000, c. 3).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to protect farmers engaged in normal farm practices from being sued in nuisance or negligence.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Farming Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Court/tribunal Dispute settlement Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Agricultural development
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 1 March 2001.
Abstract

The purpose of the present Act is to consolidate Acts relating to agriculture and the marketing of agricultural products. Part II lays down provisions relating to agricultural associations which may be organized for any district. Their object shall be to improve agriculture and in general rural community life. Furthermore, the Act deals with, amongst others, matters such as Community Clubs, commodity groups, encouragement of horticulture, horticultural societies, encouragement of seed growing, encouragement of dairying, soil improvement, plant diseases, insects and pests, prevention and treatment of contagious diseases amongst bees, county and district exhibitions, agricultural education, grading, packing, inspection and sale of natural products of the province, Community pastures, land conservation and use, fur farming. The Act consists of 194 sections divided into 21 Parts.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ns.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Farm Practices Board Regulations (N.S. Reg. 16/2001).

Legislation | Canada | 2001

Keyword: Farming, Agricultural development, Institution, Royalties/fees, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sonic Devices Regulations (N.S. Reg. 169/2012).

Legislation | Canada | 2012

Keyword: Farming, Agricultural development, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Noise pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX