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Law on Agriculture No. 01-98/NA.

Pays/Territoire
Lao, Rép. dém. populaire
Type du document
Législation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Agriculture et développement rural, Bétail, Environnement gén., Pêche, Terre et sols, Plantes cultivées, Eau
Mot clé
Loi-cadre Développement agricole Institution Inspection Pesticides Conservation du sol/amélioration du sol Infractions/sanctions Gestion et conservation des pêches Régime foncier Production animale Médicaments Aliments pour animaux Santé des animaux Production végétale Irrigation Développement durable
Aire géographique
Asie, Asie et Pacifique, Nations en développement sans littoral, Pays les moins avances, Asie du Sud-Est
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 6 November 1998.
Résumé

This Act establishes principles for the development, management and preservation of agricultural activities (defined in Part II) in Laos. "Agriculture" is intended in a broad sense and thus the Act includes provisions relating to cultivation of crops, animal husbandry, fisheries, irrigation, management and conservation of agricultural land, use of fertilizers, protection of the environment, food supply, etc. Rights and duties of persons undertaking agricultural activities are outlined in article 10. Land, divided into categories "land for cultivation' and "land for raising animals" shall be allocated by the State in conformity with "targets" (arts. 11 and 12). Article 16 to 23 regulate irrigation and the building of waterworks for this purpose. Irrigation shall be carried out conform the Water and Water Resources Law. Articles 22 and 23 provide for the protection of rights over land of neighbouring estates for purposes of irrigation. The Act defines seeds in article 24, animal species in article 25 and regulates the use of fertilizers in articles 27 to 29. Other provisions concern use of animal feed (art. 30), use of insecticides (art. 32), and use of animal drugs or vaccines (arts. 33 to 35). Various provisions concern the promotion of agricultural production by way of investments, promotion of the use of agricultural machinery, training of farmers, storage and marketing of agricultural products, etc. Articles 65 to 68 concern protection of the environment against harmful agricultural operations, including fishing (sect. 68). Article 69 specifies members of the Agricultural Activities Administration Agency and subsequent articles define their duties. Inspection shall be carried out by the Agricultural Activities Inspection Agency (art. 75). Offences and penalties are prescribed in the final provisions this Act.

Texte intégral
Lao/Anglais
Site web
www.laotradeportal.gov.la

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