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Act on exploitation of ice and water for export (No. 7 of 2001).

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater resources management Data collection/reporting Environmental planning Tax/levy Authorization/permit Royalties/fees Surface water Water supply Policy/planning
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The Act enters into force on 1 July 2001.
Abstract

This Act regulates the use of ice and water for export. It also applies to territorial waters around Greenland, however does not apply to the use of ice and water for supply or consumption in Greenland for hydroelectric power and related studies. The government can, for a specified area and under specified conditions grant permission to use ice and water for exportation purposes. In connection with the application for approval of a plan, applicants must provide relevant information, including information about the company's financial well-standing and opportunity for profitable operations as well as an assessment of the proposed business. Fees calculated on the basis of the volume and value of water export shall apply.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Amended by

Act amending Act on exploitation of ice and water for export (No. 3 of 2014).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2014

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Environmental planning, Tax/levy, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Surface water, Water supply, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Act No. 11 on commercial exploitation of ice and water.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2018

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Surface water, Water abstraction, Water supply, Authorization/permit, Concession, Contract/agreement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Royalties/fees, Liability/compensation, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX