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Biblioteca Decree No. 1061 of 2003 of the Council of Ministers concerning the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

Decree No. 1061 of 2003 of the Council of Ministers concerning the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

Decree No. 1061 of 2003 of the Council of Ministers concerning the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
Statsrådets förordning om jord- och skogsbruksministeriet.

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This Decree defines the functions and powers of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and specifies the institutions that are included in the administrative framework of the Ministry. The Ministry's duties include: agriculture, horticulture and rural development; forestry; fisheries, game and reindeer husbandry; medical supervision, enforcement and prevention of animal diseases and animal welfare; the practice of veterinary medicine; foodstuffs as regards animal food and medical treatment of animals; veterinary border control; plant health and inputs used in agriculture and horticulture; ownership issues regarding the State denominated forestry land with the exception of protected areas and wilderness areas, and public waters that are within its area of responsibility; surveying and use of geographic information; supply of water and disposal of wastewater, the regulation of water, control of flood damage, draining and irrigation of the land, dam safety and maintenance of the water buildings, the state's obligations as the holder of a permit under the Water Act (264/1961) and other uses and other management of water including associated matters relating to boundary waters; Sustainable and multipurpose use, care and protection of renewable natural resources; the functions of the competent authority for purposes of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund and other European Funds. Agencies, institutions, corporations and other entities within the sphere of competence of the Ministry include: the Research Centre for Agrifood; the Forest Agency, the Forest Research Game and Fisheries Research Institute, the Food Agency, the Research Institute for Veterinary and Food, the Control Center for Plant Production, the Geodetic Institute, the Land Survey Office, the Agriculture and Forestry Information Centre, the Rural Industries Complaints Board, the Veterinary Medicine Accident Board; the Boreal Plant Breeding Corporation, the Horticultural Development Fund and the Agricultural Intervention Fund. The Decree also provides with respect to certain aspects of the administration of the Ministry.

Amended by: Decree No. 653 of 2012 of the Council of Ministers to amend the Decree concerning the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. (2012-11-22)
Amended by: Decree No. 1569 of 2011 of the Council of Ministers to amend the Decree concerning the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. (2011-12-29)
Amended by: Decree No. 312 of 2013 of the Council of Ministers to amend article 6 of the Decree concerning the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. (2013-04-25)
Amended by: Decree No. 276 of 2006 of the Council of Ministers to amend article 2 of the Decree concerning the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. (2006-04-20)
Amended by: Decree No. 496 of 2007 of the Council of Ministers to amend the Decree concerning the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. (2007-04-26)
Amended by: Decree No. 272 of 2008 of the Council of Ministers to amend articles 3 and 6 of the Decree concerning the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. (2008-04-24)
Amended by: Decree No. 1288 of 2009 of the Council of Ministers to amend sections 1 and 2 of the Decree concerning the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. (2009-12-22)
Amended by: Decree No. 116 of 2012 of the Council of Ministers to amend article 7 of the Decree concerning the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. (2012-03-01)
Amended by: Decree No. 977 of 2011 of the Council of Ministers to amend the Decree concerning the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. (2011-08-25)
Amended by: Decree No. 37 of 2011 of the Council of Ministers to amend article 2 of the Decree concerning the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. (2011-01-13)
Amended by: Decree No. 1173 of 2007 of the Council of Ministers to amend article 1 of the Decree concerning the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. (2007-12-05)

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