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Decree-Law No. 235/97 on protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

Country
Portugal
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Decree-Law establishes the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. It consists of 13 articles and 5 annexes specifying that the objectives of this Decree-Law are to reduce and avoid the freshwater pollution caused by the said fertilizers. Annexes specify the criteria of identification of polluted waters, methods to use such fertilizers, etc.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/por26115.pdf
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force immediately.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Diário da República No. 203/97 (I-A), 3 September 1997, pp. 4640-4644.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Amended by
Order No. 259/2012 establishing the Action Programme to avoid water pollution within vulnerable areas in Continental areas of Portugal.
Decree-Law No. 68/99 amending Decree No. 235/97 on water protection against the pollution caused by agricultural nitrates.
Implemented by
Ministerial Decision No. 1230/2018 approving the Code of Agricultural Good Practices.
Order No. 164/2010 on vulnerable areas for water pollution caused by nitrates.