Implementing Regulations of The Agriculture Law

Agricultural licenses shall be issued in accordance with the controls, requirements, and procedures specified by the Ministry and the objectives of the National Strategy for Agriculture, taking the following into consideration: 1. The validity period of a construction license shall not exceed two years as of the issuance date thereof; the Ministry may extend the term of said license for another period or periods as it deems appropriate. The license shall be deemed canceled upon the expiry of its term without completing the construction of the facility. The Ministry shall, for this purpose, issue an initial permit authorizing the license applicant to complete the legal procedures with other relevant agencies in preparation for issuing the construction license, provided that the validity period of said permit does not exceed one year from the issuance date thereof. 2. The Ministry shall determine the operational license term depending on the life span of the facility, provided that it does not exceed 30 years. The Ministry may extend said term when necessary, taking into account that the construction license requirements are satisfied. 3. The Ministry shall grant a grace period to animal facilities that are requested to transfer their components to another site by renewing their license for a period of five years. 4. An agricultural license shall not exempt the owner of an agricultural or veterinary facility from obtaining the necessary licensing or other approvals undertaken by agencies other than the Ministry.