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Ordinance on promotion of biodiversity and quality of landscape in the sphere of agriculture

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Basel-Stadt
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Biodiversity Ecological production/organic production Agricultural development Subsidy/incentive Financial agricultural measures Policy/planning Court/tribunal Dispute settlement Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 April 2015.
Abstract

The present Ordinance regulates the payment of subsidies to promote biodiversity and landscape quality in agriculture under the Cantonal Environment Protection Law of 13 March 1991, the Cantonal Law on nature and landscape protection of 25 January 1995, as well as the Federal Act on protection of nature and cultural heritage of 1 July 1966. The text consists of 29 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: General provisions (A); Contributions to biodiversity (B); Landscape quality contributions (C); Management arrangement (D); Organization (E); Legal remedies (F); Transitional and final provisions (G).

Full text
German
Website
www.bs.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on nature protection and landscape conservation (789.100).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1995 (2020)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of habitats, Liability/compensation, Cultural heritage, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Protection Law Basel-Stadt (USG BS)(780.100).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1991 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Hazards, Soil pollution/quality, Polluter pays principle, Air quality/air pollution, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX