701 - Definitions.
TITLE 27 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES Part I. Preliminary Provisions II. Administrative Provisions (Reserved) III. Conservation and Natural Resources IV. Environmental Protection V. Special Programs VI. Sanctions and Remedies VII. Miscellaneous Provisions (Reserved) Enactment. Unless otherwise noted, the provisions of Title 27 were added December 15, 1999, P.L.949, No.68, effective December 31, 1999. PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Chapter 7. Agricultural Advisory Board Enactment. Unless otherwise noted, Part I was added December 15, 1999, P.L.949, No.68, effective December 31, 1999. CHAPTER 7 AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD Sec. 701. Definitions. 702. Establishment of board. 703. Powers of board. 704. Review of regulations. Enactment. Chapter 7 was added December 16, 2002, P.L.1776, No.220, effective in 60 days. Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 4 of Act 220 of 2002 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to continuation of prior law. § 701. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Agriculture." Normal farming practices or innovative techniques used in the production and preparation for market of any crop or commodity included within the definition of "crops, livestock and livestock products" in section 3 of the act of June 30, 1981 (P.L.128, No.43), known as the Agricultural Area Security Law. "Board." The Agricultural Advisory Board established in section 702 (relating to establishment of board). "Department." The Department of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth. "Normal farming practices." The customary and generally accepted activities, practices and procedures that farmers adopt, use or engage in year after year in the production and preparation for market of any crop or commodity included within the definition of "crops, livestock and livestock products" in section 3 of the act of June 30, 1981 (P.L.128, No.43), known as the Agricultural Area Security Law. "Secretary." The Secretary of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth. "Sustainable agriculture." An integrated system of plant and animal production practices as defined by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-624, 104 Stat. 3616). Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 4(3) of Act 220 of 2002 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to continuation of prior law. Cross References. Section 702 is referred to in section 701 of this title.