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Noxious Weeds Act, 1984 (S.S. 1983-84, c. N-9.1).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Saskatchewan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1983 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting noxious weeds.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant production Weeds Toxicity/poisoning Inspection Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 25 May 1984.
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to the control of noxious weeds and to the powers and duties of weed inspectors. Section 13 rules that every owner or occupant of land shall destroy noxious weeds on his land and prevent the spread of noxious weeds to other lands. The text consists of 40 sections divided into 7 Parts as follows: General (I); Owners or occupants of lands (II); Powers and duties of weed inspectors (III); Powers of municipalities (IV); Cost of destroying noxious weeds (V); Offences and penalties (VI); Miscellaneous (VII). One Schedule is enclosed.

Full text
English
Website
www.qp.gov.sk.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Noxious Weeds Designation Regulations (R.R.S. c. N-9.1 Reg. 2).

Legislation | Canada | 1987 (1999)

Keyword: Weeds, Toxicity/poisoning, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Weed Control Act (S.S. 2010, c. W-11.1).

Legislation | Canada | 2010 (2014)

Keyword: Plant production, Weeds, Toxicity/poisoning, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX