Law on Agriculture No. 01-98/NA. Country/Territory Lao, People's Dem. Rep. Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Environment gen., Fisheries, Land & soil, Cultivated plants, Water Keyword Basic legislation Agricultural development Institution Inspection Pesticides Soil conservation/soil improvement Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Land tenure Animal production Drugs Animal feed/feedstuffs Plant production Irrigation Geographical area Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes Entry into force on 6 November 1998. Abstract This Act establishes principles for the development, management and preservation of agricultural activities (defined in Part II) in Laos. "Agriculture" is intended in a broad sense and thus the Act includes provisions relating to cultivation of crops, animal husbandry, fisheries, irrigation, management and conservation of agricultural land, use of fertilizers, protection of the environment, food supply, etc. Rights and duties of persons undertaking agricultural activities are outlined in article Full text English