Act on the use of fertilizers and plant covers (No. 757 of 2006). Country/Territory Denmark Document type Legislation Date 2004 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Cultivated plants Keyword Soil pollution/quality Fertilizers/nutrients Data collection/reporting Plant production Registration Basic legislation Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 August 1998. Abstract This Act aims to regulate the use of animal-fertilizers for agricultural purposes in order to avoid the outflow of nitrogen substances when covering plants. Total allowable quota of nitrogen is adressed and notification thereof must be applied. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk