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The present Ordinance contains provisions relating to the use of biological waste on agricultural and forestry soil. The text consists of 14 articles as follows: Sphere of application (art. 1); Definition of terms (art. 2); Requirements for waste treatment (art. 3); Requirements relating to harmful substances (art. 4); Requirements for mixed substances (art. 5); Limitations and prohibitions (art. 6); Additional requirements for use of biological waste on green surfaces (art. 7); Biological waste and sludge (art. 8); Monitoring of soil (art. 9); Exceptions for the use of certain biological waste (art. 10); Duty to keep registers (art. 11); Exception for small surfaces (art. 12); Penalties (art. 13); Entry into force (art. 14).

Amended by: Waste Disposal Evidence Ordinance. (2006-10-20)

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