Law on Development of Agriculture in Agricultural Hubs.

The purpose of this Act – consisting of 40 articles - is the sustainable development in the field of agriculture. This goal is perused through enhancing the efficiency of the water and soil resources, especially in specific agricultural hubs of the country. In particular, the Act provides for the designation of a comprehensive plan for agricultural development and animal husbandry and compel owners of these businesses in the specified agricultural hubs to prepare their own business plan under limitation of this comprehensive plan. The Ministry of Agriculture is eligible to prevent any changes in land use of the farms in these areas. In order to follow the objectives of the Act, an Organization for Development and Modernization of Agriculture shall be established in any of the agricultural hubs. Any violation of this Act should be referred to a Committee consisting of representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Energy.