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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