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Farm Practices Protection Act (C.C.S.M. c. F45).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Manitoba
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Fisheries
Keyword
Agricultural development Farming Family farming Liability/compensation Dispute settlement Aquaculture
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 31 January 1994.
Abstract

For the purpose of the present Act “agricultural operation" means an agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural or silvicultural operation that is carried on in the expectation of gain or reward. Section 2 establishes that a person who carries on an agricultural operation, and who, in respect of that operation, a) uses normal farm practices; and b) does not violate i) a land use control law, ii) the Environment Act or a Regulation or Order made under that Act, or iii) the Public Health Act or a regulation or order made under that Act; is not liable in nuisance to any person for any odour, noise, dust, smoke or other disturbance resulting from the agricultural operation, and shall not be prevented by injunction or other order of a court from carrying on the agricultural operation. The text consists of 18 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.mb.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Normal Farm Practices Regulation (Man. Reg. 20/2004).

Legislation | Canada | 2004

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Swine, Cattle, Milk/dairy products, Poultry products, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Farm Practices Protection Fee Regulation (Man. Reg. 90/94).

Legislation | Canada | 1994 (2011)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX