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Introductory Law relating to the Federal Agriculture Act.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Glarus
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil
Keyword
Agricultural development Farming Family farming Agricultural land Agricultural commodities Internal trade Royalties/fees Offences/penalties Vested rights/existing rights Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 1 October 2000.
Abstract

The present Law implements and completes the Federal Agriculture Act of 29 April 1998. The purpose of the present Law is to promote and improve the agriculture, including alpine economy, as well as to create a favourable framework for its sustainable development. The text consists of 41 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Production, alpine economy, quality and marketing (II); Social matters (III); Structural improvements (IV); Agricultural formation and vocational training (V); Administrative proceedings (VI); Fees, legal protection and penalties (VII); Final provisions (VIII).

Full text
German
Website
www.gl.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi fédérale sur l'agriculture (Loi sur l'agriculture, LAgr).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2017)

Keyword: Framework law, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Agricultural land, Agricultural commodities, Research, International trade, Internal trade, Farming, Agricultural development, Cooperative/producer organization, Agricultural extension, Court/tribunal, Family farming, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Food sovereignty, Fruits/edible nuts, Viticulture/oenological practices, Fraud

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ordinance on agricultural structural improvements and related social measures.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2003 (2010)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Credit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture and Alpine Dairies Ordinance.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2004 (2010)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Mountain area, Farming, Internal trade, Less favoured areas, Family farming

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Introductory Law relating to the Federal Acts on agriculture, rural soil and agricultural lease.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2014

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Family farming, Mountain area, Agricultural land, Credit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Lease

Source: FAO, FAOLEX