Ordinance on measures to reduce particulate pollution in the air due to weather conditions (Smog Ordinance). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Basel-Landschaft Document type Regulation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Monitoring Data collection/reporting Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance 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 March 2007. Abstract The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to unusual high air pollution by particulate matter. In particular, the Ordinance deals with the permanent monitoring of fine particulate concentration and takes into account the assessment of large-scale pollution. The text consists of 7 articles as follows: Principles (1); Assessment measures (2); Coordination and ordering of measures (3); General measures (4); Repeal of measures (5); Competence and proceedings (6); Preparations (7); Entry into force (8). Full text German Website www.bl.ch