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Farming Act (No. 5 of 1996).

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock
Keyword
Agricultural development Agricultural land Farming Animal production Slaughtering
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The Act enters into force on 1 July 1996.
Abstract

The Act sets regulations on farming in Greenland, which may be exercised only by individuals who have residence and tax-paying status in the country, and/or by companies having at least 2/3 of capital owned by the above-mentioned individuals. It sets rules on livestock, their well-being and their production (including slaughtering and feeding). For environmental purposes, the Act sets regulations in the reduction animals destined to particular grazing areas. A monitoring committee ensuring adherence to the Act’s rules is established in each municipality where farming activities takes place.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Order No. 20 on agricultural supervision.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1997

Keyword: Agricultural development, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 26 on promoting agricultural development.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2001

Keyword: Subsidy/incentive, Agricultural development, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 22 on grazing management and livestock.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2000

Keyword: Agricultural development, Animal welfare, Ranching/captive breeding, Cattle, Data collection/reporting, Equine-animals, Sheep/goats, Grazing, Marking/identification, Swine, Pastoralism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act amending the Farming Act (No. 21 of 2011).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2011

Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX