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Reglamento para Quemas Agrícolas Controladas No 35368-MAG-S-MINAE(*)

Decree 35368 Regulation for Controlled Agricultural Burns

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Summary

The "Reglamento para Quemas Agrícolas Controladas No 35368-MAG-S-MINAE" was issued in Costa Rica in 2009. The regulation establishes the guidelines and procedures to be followed by individuals and businesses who plan to carry out controlled agricultural burns. It sets out the obligations of businesses to obtain the necessary authorizations and to take steps to prevent the spread of fires and minimize their environmental impact. The regulation also requires businesses to monitor weather conditions and implement measures to minimize the risks associated with fires.

Issuer

Costa Rica

Year

2009

Region

South America

Issuer (type)

Costa Rica Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock; Costa Rica Ministry of Environment and Energy; Costa Rica Ministry of Health (Government)

Instrument type

Regulation

Disclosure instrument

No

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Text analysis

    • Moderate 0.89%
    • Low 0.04%
    • E focus: energy, environment, forests, waste, water, conservation
    • Agriculture, Information, Manufacturing, Public administration