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Law on protection of plants.

Country/Territory
Austria
Territorial subdivision
Vorarlberg
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant production Plant protection Pesticides Inspection Basic legislation
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law regulates the protection of plants and plant products against harmful substances and the fight against harmful substances. However, the Act does not apply to plant protection measures on areas to which the provisions of the Forestry Act 1975 apply. The text consists of 24 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Protection of plants (2); Use of plant protection products (3); Common provisions (4); Final provisions (5).

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implements

Forestry Act 1975.

Legislation | Austria | 1975 (2016)

Keyword: Framework law, Afforestation/reforestation, Land clearing, Timber, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forest service/forest officers, Forestry protection measures, Environmental standards, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Law on the use of plant protection products.

Legislation | Austria | 1991 (2001)

Keyword: Plant production, Plant protection, Registration, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Plant Protection Products Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2008

Keyword: Plant production, Plant protection, Pesticides, Inspection, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance by the regional government on the control of corn rootworm.

Legislation | Austria | 2009

Keyword: Plant production, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plant Protection Products Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2014

Keyword: Plant production, Plant protection, Pesticides, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance by the regional government on the control of fire blight.

Legislation | Austria | 2013

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Fruits/edible nuts, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law amending the Plant Protection Law.

Legislation | Austria | 2012

Keyword: Plant production, Plant protection, Pesticides, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX