Regulation respecting the reduction of pollution from agricultural sources (R. Q. c. Q-2, r.18.2).

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Land & soil

Keyword

Farming Agricultural development Pollution control Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Fertilizers/nutrients Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Animal production

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

The present Regulation lays down provisions relating to the reduction of pollution from agricultural sources. In particular, its purpose is to protect water and soil against pollution caused by the raising of fur-bearing animals and livestock. The text consists of 96 sections divided into 7 Parts as follows: Scope, object, definitions (I); General prohibitions respecting livestock waste (II); Conditions and limits on the spreading of fertilizing substances (III); Livestock facilities and livestock waste storages (IV); Certificate of authorization (V); Penalties (VI); Transitional and final (VII). Eight Schedules are enclosed.

Full text

English

Website

www.gouv.qc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c. Q-2).

Legislation | Canada | 1972 (2021)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater pollution, Research, Institution, Flood, Groundwater, Surface water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX