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Law on agriculture.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Schwyz
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Basic legislation Agricultural development Agricultural land Internal trade Agricultural commodities Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 1 January 2005.
Abstract

The present Law aims at promoting agriculture in the Canton of Schwyz, ensuring favourable conditions for its development, an efficient and environment-friendly agricultural policy. In particular, its implementation must comply with a low-cost, high-quality production of agriculture, the conservation and promotion of land cultivated and developed by man, the protection of the environment, of flora and fauna, the health of people and land use planning in general. The text consists of 42 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Production and marketing (II); Social matters (III); Structural improvement (IV); Vocational training and counselling (V); Pre-emptive right to purchase land (VI); Agricultural land lease (VII); Administrative proceedings and penalties (VIII); Transitional and final provisions (IX).

Full text
German
Website
www.sz.ch

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ordinance implementing the Law on agriculture.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2004 (2014)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Agricultural land, Subsidy/incentive, Animal production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX