Act No. CCIX of 2011 on water public utility service.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Authorization/permit Consumer protection Contract/agreement Data collection/reporting Freshwater resources management Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Polluter pays principle Potable water Sewerage Water charges Water rights Water supply

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

The Hungarian consolidated version of the Act entered into force on 1 January 2013.

Abstract

The purpose of this Act is the determination of the fundamental rights and obligations in relation with water public utility service, the protection of national water utilities’ assets, the development of the sector, the conformity with the objectives of reasonable use of drinking water resources, the assurance of service terms that vindicate largely consumer protection principles, and the adoption of objective and transparent rules which ensure equal treatment. The Act is composed of nine chapters. Chapter I lays down the fundamental principles of water public utility service, among which is the polluter pays principle, and furthermore gives the definition of terms used in the Act. The competent authority is the Hungarian Energy Office. Duties and competences of the authority are laid down in Chapter II. Chapter III establishes the means of public water servicing. Ownership rights of water utilities may be exercised only by the state or by municipalities. Chapter IV rules the legal framework of operation of water public utility service (trusteeship, concession or tenancy contracts). Chapter V contains provisions regarding water public utility service supplier. The supplier must bear a licence issued by the Office. Chapter VI provides the legal framework of water service supply. Chapter VII contains rules on data reporting, privacy and treatment of confidential information. Chapter VIII lays down rules on service fees.

Full text

Hungarian/English

Website

kereses.magyarorszag.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.

Legislation | European Union | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, River basin institution, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Right to water, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Pesticides, Human rights, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Decree No. 38 of 1995 of the Government on public drinking water supplying and on the public sewerage system.

Legislation | Hungary | 1995 (2012)

Keyword: Sewerage, Water supply, Potable water, Contract/agreement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree No. 58 of 2013 (II. 27.) Korm of the Government regarding the implementation of certain provisions of Act No. CCIX of 2011 on water public utility service.

Legislation | Hungary | 2013

Keyword: Contract/agreement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Waterworks, Sewerage, Potable water, Royalties/fees, Water charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act No. XXII of 2013 on the Hungarian Utilities and Energy Control Agency.

Legislation | Hungary | 2013

Keyword: Institution, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act CLXXXV of 2012 on waste.

Legislation | Hungary | 2012 (2015)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Transboundary movement of waste, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties, Oil, Polluter pays principle, Authorization/permit, Registration, Royalties/fees, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Tax/levy, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Governance, Internal trade, International trade, Non-governmental entity, Oil pollution, Organic waste, Solid waste, Waste prevention, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX