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Law No. 4384 establishing Agricultural Cooperatives, as forms of collective organization of rural lands.

Country/Territory
Greece
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Fisheries
Keyword
Cooperative/producer organization Basic legislation Institution Agricultural development Fertilizers/nutrients Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance Agricultural land Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on its publication in the Official Gazette, except for para 13 of Article 16, which validity shall begin 2 years after the publication.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 61 articles divided into twelve Chapters, establishes Agricultural Cooperatives, as forms of collective organization of rural lands. The Agricultural Cooperative (DP), is an autonomous association of individuals, constituted voluntarily seeking, through the mutual assistance and solidarity of its members, their collective economic, social, cultural development and promotion through a co-owned and democratically governed enterprise. DPs are also considered as: fishing, stock breeding, poultry, bee-keeping, agricultural, agro-tourism, agro-technical, farming and other cooperatives of any branch or activity of the rural economy. This Law does not apply to Forestry Cooperatives and their Associations. DP develops all kinds of activity in order to achieve its goals under the law and its statutes. DP may be legal entities, cooperate with consumers or other cooperatives, public or private legal entities, charitable organizations, local government and cooperative organizations other countries and with natural or legal persons in the context of transnational or interprofessional cooperation. DP members must be formed by a minimum number of five founding members. For matters not governed by this Law, the provisions of commercial law and the Civil Code shall apply.

Full text
Greek
Website
www.minagric.gr

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 1565 on Fertilizers.

Legislation | Greece | 1985

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law 4691/2020. Regulation of competence of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food for the upgrading and modernisation of the agricultural sector and other provisions.

Legislation | Greece | 2020

Keyword: Framework law, Agricultural commodities, Agricultural development, Apiculture/sericulture, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Farming, Fertilizers/nutrients, Offences/penalties, Property rights, Animal health, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Coastal zone management, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Poultry products, Public health, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Education, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Drugs, International trade, Plant production, Plant variety, Prohibited crops, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 4492 concerning movement and marketing of fresh and perishable agricultural products.

Legislation | Greece | 2017

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Transport/storage, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX