Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is participating in the general political and economic integration of Europe. It joined NATO in 1949 and the EEC (now the EU) in 1973. However, the country has opted out of certain elements of the EU's Maastricht Treaty, including the European Economic and Monetary Union, European defense cooperation, and issues concerning certain justice and home affairs.
Denmark is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy.
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Displaying 116 - 120 of 184Act on buffer zones (ecotones) (No. 894 of 2014).
This Act sets regulations related to the fertilization of soil in rural areas (soil conditioners, spraying, cultivation, etc.) which is not permitted in buffer zones of maximum 10 meters from the shores of open water courses and lakes with a surface area of more than 100 square meters (article 1). These regulations do not apply to land used for forestry, gardens or fish farming activities. The document is regulated by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.
Order No. 830 amending Order on Standards of Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC).
The Order partly amends Order No. 106, whereby it change provisions for the protection of agricultural land against soil erosion. From the harvest period to 15 February of the following year there may not be made subsequent plowing of contiguous agricultural land of 5 000 square mt. - in adherence to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture's Internet field map: there is a requirement of a minimum slope of 12 degrees; a high risk of soil erosion by water runoff; and it should be located in the designated field.
Act amending Acts on buffer zones and environment (No. 726 of 2014).
The Act partly amends Act No. 591 and Act No. 932 with regard to the scope of application and consultancy on water plan proposals.In Act No. 591, the insertion of a ban to land fertilization in a 10 meters' buffer zone from the width of surface waterbodies of more than 100 square meters in size (with exception of areas used for forestry, gardens, and dykes). Marginal zone areas in buffer zones will account for more than 5% of the total area at the time of this Act's entry into force.
Act on fields and road peace (No. 728 of 2014).
The purpose of this Act is to partly amend Act No. 61, in particular the legitimation right for removal of domestic livestock (fur animals, rabbits, birds) from sites where they have caused damages to vegetation, soil, etc. Animal killing methods may be applied after a year from warning. Caution is required if the animal attack other animals or pose an immediate risk to persons or property.
Amends: Act on fields and road peace (No. 61 of 2007). (2007-01-19)
Drafted Act 2013/1 LSF 199 amending Acts on buffer zones and environmental law.
The proposed draft partly amends Acts No. 591 and No. 932 with regard to the scope and further consultation of water plannings in certain environmentally protected areas such as watercourses. Fertilization may NOT occur in rural areas in a buffer zone of max. 10 meters from the limits of watercourses and lakes of a surface greater than 100 square meters. The specific changes and plannings shall be electronically registered with the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.