Regulation establishing the programme of agricultural activities for certain vulnerable areas. Country/Territory Slovakia Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws No. 392 of 2004. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil, Water Keyword Soil conservation/soil improvement Agricultural land Fertilizers/nutrients Freshwater pollution Groundwater Pollution control Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Regulation enters into force on 15 July 2004. Abstract The Regulation of the Ministry of Agriculture is composed of seven articles and one Annex. Agricultural lands in vulnerable areas are listed in the register of production blocks of agricultural sites identification system among groups with different level of restrictions of the application of fertilizers containing nitrogen. Low level, medium level or high level of restrictions for the application of fertilizers is defined according to the state of danger of the quality of ground water with nitric, depending on properties of agricultural land, surface mode of ground water and their water management importance. Full text Slovak Website www.b4b.sk References - Legislation Implements Water Act No. 364/2004. Legislation | Slovakia | 2004 (2022) Keyword: Basic legislation, Authorization/permit, Early warning system, Flood, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Freshwater resources management, Water supply, Potable water, Surface water, Water quality standards, Groundwater Source: FAO, FAOLEX