Decree relative to new cultivation of land (No. 423 of 1997).

This Decree makes provision for the approval of new cultivation of new arable land or land which has been lying fallow for more than 30 years. Regulation of new cultivation is required for purposes of agricultural policy and environmental consideration including the preservation of biodiversity (sect. 1). New cultivation shall be based on plans to be submitted to municipal authorities. Plans for cultivation of land larger than a specified size requires an environment assessment report to be drawn up in accordance with section 2 of Chapter VII-a of the Planning and Construction Act (sect. 6). Sections 7 to 10 concern the procedures of application and handling of applications for new cultivation. Applicants may appeal with the County agricultural Office against decisions of municipal authorities (sect. 11). (12 sections)