The Natural Resources Conservation Board administers the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA). The board assumed responsibility for regulating Alberta's confined feeding industry through changes to the Act that came into effect January 1, 2002.
Agricultural Operation Practices Act
Agricultural Operation Practices Act, Part 2 Matters Regulation
Board Administrative Procedures Regulation (AOPA)
Standards and Administration Regulation (AOPA)
Other legislation relevant to confined feeding operations:
Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development:
Livestock Diseases Act Destruction and disposal of dead animals regulation
Livestock Industry Diversification Act
Marketing of Agricultural Products Act
Alberta Environment:
Water Act
Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
Alberta Municipal Affairs:
Municipal Government Act
Alberta Transportation:
Public Highways Development Act
Alberta Health and Wellness:
Public Health Act
Alberta Sustainable Resource Development:
Public Lands Act
Service Alberta:
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act