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Ordinance on authorized fertilizers in agriculture.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Glarus
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Water
Keyword
Agricultural land Farming Authorization/permit Contract/agreement Agricultural development Pollution control Freshwater pollution Inland waters Fertilizers/nutrients
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 November 1996.
Abstract

The present Ordinance implements, inter alia, the Federal Water Protection Act of 24 January 1991 and the Introductory Law relating to the Federal Act on protection of waters of 7 May 1995. Article 1 establishes the amount of fertilizers allowed to be used per hectare on agricultural land. The text consists of 6 articles as follows: Purpose and sphere of application (1); Definition of terms (2); Authorized fertilizers (3); Agricultural construction projects (4); Contracts concerning fertilizers (5); Entry into force (6).

Full text
German
Website
www.gl.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi fédérale sur la protection des eaux (LEaux).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1991 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Irrigation, Fertilizers/nutrients, Effluent waste water/discharge, Research, Water supply, Potable water, Ecosystem preservation, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Introductory Law relating to the Federal Act on protection of waters.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1995 (2010)

Keyword: Pollution control, Inland waters, Subsidy/incentive, Freshwater pollution, Court/tribunal, Special fund, Fertilizers/nutrients, Effluent waste water/discharge, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX