Government bills6
- HE 287/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Updating plant pest state aid rules
References in the Plant Health Act will be updated to correspond to the European Union's revised state aid rules. The amendment will ensure that agricultural and forestry operators can continue to receive state compensation for costs and damage caused by the eradication of plant pests.
9 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 156/2021 vpPassed
Enhancing forest damage prevention
The prevention of forest damage will be enhanced by expanding root rot control obligations and bringing forward the deadlines for removing timber from forests. At the same time, the responsibilities of timber buyers and forestry operators regarding timber storage and self-monitoring will be clarified.
13 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 49/2020 vpPassed
Reforming plant propagating material regulation
Health and quality requirements for horticultural plant propagating material will be updated to align with EU regulation. Supervisory authorities will be given the possibility to order samples anonymously from online shops.
11 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 317/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Tax exemption for crop insurance
Crop damage and plant pest insurance will be temporarily exempt from the 24 per cent insurance premium tax until the end of 2027. The objective of the amendment is to lower the price of insurance policies and support insurance-based risk management in agriculture.
8 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 261/2018 vpPassed
State compensation for forest damage control
Landowners can be compensated from state funds for costs arising from measures to control extensive forest damage and for tree growth losses. The compensation scheme will be aligned with European Union state aid rules for a fixed period.
21 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 61/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Clarifying rules on seed potato areas
A new act will be enacted for the special seed potato area formed by Tyrnävä and Liminka, safeguarding the purity of potato production and plant health. The act lays down more clearly the seed potato classes permitted in the area and the supervisory powers of the authorities.
10 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote