Decree No. 22 of 1998 of the Government on the protection of reeds and on the management of littoral zones of Lake Balaton.

The intention of this Decree is to provide for the management of reeds in the bed of Lake Balaton and its littoral zone so as to promote the protection of biodiversity and conservation of water quality. Priority shall be given to the preservation of existing reeds or, where possible, to the establishment of new ones. This Decree sets out the rules of evaluation, classification and management of reeds in general. The creation of new reeds and their renewal must be done with planting materials originating from the catchment area of Lake Balaton. The Annex specifies the classes of reeds in terms of economic value and nature protection.