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Nutrient Management Act, 2002 ( S.O. 2002, c 4).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Ontario
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Cultivated plants
Keyword
Agricultural development Agricultural commodities Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Farming Crops/grasses Inspection Pollution control Environmental planning Policy/planning Fertilizers/nutrients Organic waste Plant production
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

For the purpose of the present Act “nutrients” are defined as materials that are applied to land for the purpose of improving crop growth. They include materials from agricultural sources such as manure and washwater, and from non-agricultural sources such as biosolids from sewage treatment plants and sludge from pulp and paper mills. The Act provides a comprehensive nutrient management framework for Ontario's agricultural industry, municipalities and other generators of materials containing nutrients, including clear environmental protection guidelines. In particular, section 1 establishes that the purpose of the present Act is to provide for the management of materials containing nutrients in ways that will enhance protection of the natural environment and provide a sustainable future for agricultural operations and rural development. The text consists of 61 sections divided into 7 Parts as follows: Purpose, definition and administration (I); Management of materials containing nutrients and regulations respecting farm animals (II); Hearing by tribunal (III); Inspection and orders (IV); Remedial work done by Ministry (V); Enforcement (VI); General (VII).

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.on.ca

References - Legislation

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

General (O. Reg. 267/03).

Legislation | Canada | 2003 (2021)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Agricultural commodities, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Farming, Crops/grasses, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Certification, Authorization/permit, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Policy/planning, Plant production, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX