Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Act 2024

Plants and soilS

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16Assisting persons to promote, protect or improve—

(a)plant health,

(b)plant genetic resources,

(c)soil health and quality, including, in particular—

(i)the physical, chemical and biological condition of the soil, determining its capacity to function as a vital living system and to provide ecosystem services,

(ii)the carbon capacity of the soil.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 1 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 38(2)

I2Sch. 1 para. 16 in force at 16.6.2025 by S.S.I. 2025/167, reg. 2(1)