Farms Act (No. 616 of 2010).

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This Act ensures sound and diversified use of agricultural property for agricultural production, sustainable development of agricultural industries and improving the competitiveness of these industries; accommodates development in rural areas requiring these properties to be registered as a farm in Survey and Cadastre Authority's land register.The Act consists of 20 Chapters: Purpose (1); Definitions (2); Planning (3); Listed as farm (4); Termination or cancellation of farm duty (5); Residency requirement, residential buildings, vacant agricultural properties, operations, etc. (6); Individuals acquisition of agricultural property in rural areas (7); Societies, acquisition of agricultural property in rural areas (9); Public authorities and foundations, etc. acquisition of agricultural property or parts of farms (10; Variation of statutes or charter provisions (11); Interoperation and leases (12); Conversion of land between agricultural properties (13); Creating new independent farms (14); Priority for supplementing soil (15); Agricultural Commissions and their operation (16); Provisions on Administration of Law (17); Monitoring and Supervision (18); Penal Provisions (19); Entry into force and transitional provisions (20).

Implemented by: Order No. 1338 on regulations of the Farms Act. (2012-12-18)
Implemented by: Order No. 1339 on survey declaration in adherence to the Farms Act. (2012-12-18)
Implemented by: Order No. 314 on regulations of the Farms Act. (2013-03-21)
Implemented by: Order No. 315 on survey declaration in adherence to the Farms Act. (2013-03-21)
Implemented by: Order No. 316 on documentation and registration related to agricultural properties. (2013-03-21)
Implemented by: Order No. 1426 survey declaration in adherence to the Farms Act. (2014-12-16)
Implemented by: Order No. 1427 on regulations of the Farms Act. (2014-12-16)
Implemented by: Order No. 401 on Food industry functions and powers. (2011-05-03)
Implemented by: Order No. 669 on the Danish AgriFish Agency's duties and powers. (2012-06-25)
Implemented by: Order No. 309 on the Danish AgriFish Agency's duties and powers. (2013-03-20)
Implemented by: Order No. 310 on functions and powers of the Ministry of Food Appeal Centre. (2013-03-20)
Implemented by: Order No. 559 on the Danish AgriFish Agency's duties and powers. (2014-05-28)
Implemented by: Order No. 560 on functions and powers of the Ministry of Food Appeal Centre. (2014-05-28)
Implemented by: Order No. 512 on the Danish AgriFish Agency's duties and powers. (2015-04-23)
Implemented by: Order No. 513 on functions and powers of the Ministry of Environment and Food Appeals Centre. (2015-04-23)
Amended by: Act on amending the Farm Act and the Act on land distribution and property trade for agricultural purposes (No. 1240 of 2012). (2012-12-18)