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Weed Control Act (S.S. 2010, c. W-11.1).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Saskatchewan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting prohibited, noxious and nuisance weeds.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant production Weeds Toxicity/poisoning Inspection Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 1 December 2010.
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to the control of noxious weeds and to the powers and duties of weed inspectors. Section 14 rules that every owner or occupant of land shall destroy noxious weeds on his land and prevent the spread of noxious weeds to other lands. The text consists of 48 sections divided into 6 Parts as follows: Preliminary matters (I); Administration (II); Owners and occupants (III); Weed control measures (IV); General (V); Repeal, consequential amendment and coming into force (VI).

Full text
English
Website
www.qp.gov.sk.ca

References - Legislation

Repeals

Noxious Weeds Act, 1984 (S.S. 1983-84, c. N-9.1).

Legislation | Canada | 1983 (2005)

Keyword: Plant production, Weeds, Toxicity/poisoning, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Weed Control Regulations (R.R.S. c. W-11.1 Reg. 1).

Legislation | Canada | 2010

Keyword: Weeds, Toxicity/poisoning, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX