Soil Protection Programme Ordinance. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Steiermark Document type Regulation Date 1987 (1988) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance by the regional government of Styria issuing an agricultural soil protection programme Subject Land & soil Keyword Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Erosion Agricultural land Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 January 1988. Abstract The present Ordinance implements article 2of the Soil Protection Law (LGBl. No. 66/1987). In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to a soil protection programme in agriculture. Article 1 establishes that with a view to the type of cultivation regular inspections of the soil shall be affected. To this end a net of control facilities shall be established. The text consists of 6 articles and 1 Annex. Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Implements Styria Agricultural Soil Protection Law. Legislation | Austria | 1987 (2004) Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX