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 66 - 70 of 184Act on buffer zones (ecotones) (No. 591 of 2011).
All open streams in rural areas and lakes with a surface area of more than 100 m2 are subject to a buffer zone of up to 10 meters from the shore which may be used for fertilization, spraying, cultivation.
Order No. 1452 on notification and documentation of removal of land/soil.
The Order establishes regulations of review and documentation for the removal and transfer of land in adherence with municipal rules on notification of waste. It includes the excavation of soil which is contaminated as well as soil located away from predefined areas, such as public highways and designated properties. The excavation and transfer of soil that cannot wait prior reviews, may immediatelly be moved to temporary location in a container or a similar temporary location shielded from the environment in the municipality where it has been excavated.
Act on Contaminated Soil (No. 282 of 2007).
The Act's purpose is to help prevent, eliminate or reduce contamination by avoiding harmful effects from contamination of groundwater, human health and the environment in general.It consists of 13 Chapters: Purpose (1): Contamination Survey and authorization of change land use (2); Public investigation and remedial action (3); Loss of value arrangements for homeowners (4); Injunction to polluters (5); Disposal and use of land (6); Administrative rules (7); Monitoring and enforcement (8); Miscellaneous provisions (9); Appeals and legal proceedings (10); Penalty (11); Entry into force and tra
Act on protection of external area in Tøndermarsken (No. 928 of 2009).
The Act applies to Tøndermarsken area and aims to protect the outer borders and the lower part of watercourse Vidå and establish it as a conservation area of national and international interest. Construction, fishing, hunting and planting of trees and plants are not permitted. Dyke systems are applied to watercourses for water supply.
Act relative to financial support for the development of rural districts (No. 338 of 2000).
The Act consists of 34 sections divided into 6 Chapters: Scope (1); Financial support schemes (2); support schemes for the starting up of young farmers (3); Common provisions (4); Penal provisions (5); Entry into force (6).The Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries can grant financial support in relation with investment in farming enterprises (improvement of conditions of work, animals and the environment), training of farmers and foresters, temporary support for drawbacks in specific sectors, and environment protection measures, such as ecological production and the planting of wind b