Regulation 18 Closed periods for spreading organic manure with high readily available nitrogenI1
England and Wales
Subject to regulations F118A, 19 and 20, no person may spread organic manure with high readily available nitrogen on land between the following dates, all inclusive (“the closed period”)—
The closed period
| Soil Type | Grassland | Tillage land |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy or shallow soil | 1 September to 31 December | 1 August to 31 December |
| All other soils | 15 October to 15 January | 1 October to 31 January |
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Word in reg. 18 inserted (15.10.2026) by The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/121), regs. 1, 2(2)
Commencement
- I1
Reg. 18 in force at 1.4.2021, see reg. 1(3)