# The Action Programme for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (Scotland) Regulations 2008, Regulation 16: Application of nitrogen fertiliser


(1) Nitrogen fertiliser must be applied to land in as accurate a manner as is practicably possible consistent with good agricultural practice.
(2) Nitrogen fertiliser must not be applied to any land if–
(a) the soil is waterlogged;
(b) the land is flooded;
(c) the soil has been frozen for 12 hours or longer in the preceding 24 hours; or
(d) the land is covered by snow.
(3) Nitrogen fertiliser must not be applied to any land if there is a significant risk of nitrogen entering surface water, taking into account–
(a) the slope of the land, particularly if greater than 12 degrees;
(b) any ground cover;
(c) proximity to any surface water;
(d) weather conditions; and
(e) the type of fertiliser being applied.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2008/298/regulation/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/action-programme-for-nitrate-vulnerable-zones-scotland-regulations-2008/regulation-16
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