S.L. 549.66 Art. 1Citation and scope.

(1) The title of these regulations is the Nitrates Action Programme Regulations.

(2) The aim of these regulations is the regulation of agricultural activities in Malta with a view to reducing pollution of natural water resources by nitrates in particular through the implementation of the Nitrates Action Programme and to ensure compliance with the Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.