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Act containing rules on public waterworks under the supervision of the State (Act Administration of State Waterworks).

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996 (2023)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette (Staatsblad) no. 645 of 1996.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Waterworks Authorization/permit Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the protection, efficient use and safe use of waterworks administered by State authorities. Use of such waterworks requires special authorization of the Minister, who may prohibit access to them. Damage to waterworks shall be repaired in accordance with this Act.

Full text
Dutch
Website
wetten.overheid.nl

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree no. BWBR0030727 of the State Secretary for Infrastructure and the Environment on the appointment of water and road management supervisors.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2011 (2017)

Keyword: Governance, Soil rehabilitation, Monitoring, Authorization/permit, Flood, Surface water, Transport/storage, Water rights, Waterworks, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX