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Resolution No. 9/1 of 2004 defining the minimum distance between farms created in unregulated zones and populated areas.

Country/Territory
Lebanon
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 70, 30 December 2004, 6 pp.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal production Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on 30 December 2004.
Abstract

The aim of this Resolution is to regulate the establishment of farms. This Resolution is composed of 8 articles and 4 Tables. Article 1 defines the minimum distance between farms and populated zones according to the type of farm, animal specie, number of animals and activity. Article 2 Defines populated areas, minimum distance and animal units. Article 3 illustrates the Calculation of minimum distances. The total surface of installation, including services of the farm, shall be defined according to the specie and number of animals in the farm (art. 4). After the approval of the minimum distance by the High Council for Urban Regulation, the Ministry of environment will reserve the right to modify the minimum distance when necessary (art. 5). Table I defines the number of animal units. Table II indicates the animal groups. Table III fixes the minimum distance between farms and populated zones. Table IV establishes the total surface (services included) of the installations of the farms.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Resolution No. 16/1 of 2001 defining the environmental requirements for licence for cattle farms, domestic birds and domestic animals like rabbits and pigs.

Legislation | Lebanon | 2001

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Farming, EIA, Cattle, Swine, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX