Order No. 840 on governmental subsidy for wetland projects.

The provisions of this Order relate to financial subsidy for state wetland projects. The Order sets rules on the improvement of water through the construction of wetlands which aid in the reduction of nitrogen load of coastal waters. The Danish AgriFish Agency ensures, through these initiatives, to grant financial support to projects's research, planning and establishment of such wetlands which have applied through www.vandprojekter.dk (the Agency's project electronic portal). Subsidy may apply to expenses related to personnel, informational meetings, consultancy involved in the pre-planning phases of the projects, and may cover up to 100%.
The Order consists of 12 Chapters: Scope and purpose (1); Definitions (2); Administration (3); Eligible projects (4); Conditions for subsidy (5); Eligible expenses (6); Changing the project (7); Calculation of grants (8); Grants (9); Duty of notification (10); Cancellation of commitments and repayment of grants (11); entry into force (12).