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The article points at legal determinants governing the management of arable lands, which was made a responsibility of the administrative district by the Self-government Act of 1990. The main issue here were the funds with which the administrative district should be equipped to fulfil this responsibility. That is why the article analyzes not only the Spatial Development Act of 7th July 1994 being a basis for the control of land use but also regulations corresponding with it and concerning protection of environment. The performed analysis shows that the spatial development plan equips the local authorities with possibilities of both controlling land use and land protection as well.