Regulation No. 769 on subsidy for drainage of agricultural land. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil Keyword Farming Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Agricultural development Agricultural land Basin/catchment/watershed Drainage/land reclamation Subsidy/incentive Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Immediate entry into force. Abstract The purpose of this Regulation is to increase the quality of previously drained agricultural land by providing subsidies for drainage of poorly drained soils, with potential for the increase of agricultural production and to minimize erosion and runoff of nutrients into watercourses. Subsidies for drainage of agricultural land shall correspond to NOK 1 000 per hectare. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 23 of 1995 concerning land use. Legislation | Norway | 1995 (2011) Keyword: Land-use planning, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Land reform, Land consolidation, Subdivision of land, Expropriation Source: FAO, FAOLEX