Soil Improvement Ordinance (BVV).

The regulation establishes the legal framework for state-supported land improvement measures in Liechtenstein's agricultural sector. It defines the eligibility criteria, technical standards, and administrative procedures for the approval and funding of projects such as drainage, recultivation, irrigation systems, and pumping stations, ensuring they serve to maintain or enhance soil productivity and comply with environmental and land-use planning requirements. The regulation also details the application process, funding rates, project execution, monitoring, and conditions for reimbursement, aiming to promote sustainable agricultural practices while safeguarding public interests and environmental standards. The text consists of 21 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Promotions (II); Prohibition of misuse and recovery of subsidies (III); Approval of measures for specific soil improvements (IIIa); Transitional and final provisions (IV).