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Ordinance on monitoring and control of pests in agriculture.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Zug
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Agricultural development Pests/diseases Inspection Registration Authorization/permit Institution Offences/penalties Plant protection
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on7 July 2007
Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the Introductory Agriculture Law of 29 June 2000. Article 1 establishes that the Ordinance sets out details of monitoring and control of pests organisms in agriculture which are: a)considered to be of particular importance and are subject to montitoring in the whole of Switzerland; b) which are regionally important and thus threatening the health of human beings, animals and nature alike. The text – consisting of 10 articles – deals with the following aspects: sphere of application, specially dangerous pest organisms, duty to notify, ban on certain plants, measures taken by the Agriculure Office, duty of municipalities and privates, compensation, enforcement and final provisions.

Full text
German
Website
www.zug.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Introductory Law relating to the Federal Agriculture Act, the Agricultural Lease Act and Agricultural Soil Act (Introductory Law – Agriculture).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2000 (2013)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Research, Contract/agreement, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Lease, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation on the protected designation of origin for wine.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2009

Keyword: Agricultural development, Viticulture/oenological practices, Food quality control/food safety, Fraud, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on compensation payments for monitoring and control measure in plant protection.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2007 (2008)

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Subsidy/incentive, Inspection, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX