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Fertile Soil (Preservation) Act.

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Legislation
Date
1973 (1983)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the Preservation of Fertile Soil.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil
Keyword
Soil conservation/soil improvement Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Act aims at preserving soil which is suitable or could be made suitable for purposes of agriculture. To this end, Section 3 lays down particular prohibitions. No person shall, inter alia: (a) transport certain quantities of fertile soil without the written permission of the Director of Agriculture; (b) render unsuitable fertile soil by mixing it with stones or by any other means; (c) cover fertile soil, unless it is considered necessary in connection with agriculture. Section 4 regards erection of buildings on areas where fertile soil exist. Sections 9 and 10 establish penalties.

Full text
English
Website
www.legal-malta.com

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Preservation of Fertile Soil Regulations.

Legislation | Malta | 1973

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX