Act to amend the Irrigation Act (No. 7 of 1999).

Subject

Water

Keyword

Irrigation Institution Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Americas, Caribbean, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

The amendments concern the licensing by the Minister of a company to be the Irrigation Authority for the purposes of this Act. That company shall be responsible for the implementation of the provisions of this Act in relation to all irrigation areas and restricted areas. An Order of the Minister may vest in the Authority all functions the Minister thinks fit and may transfer assets and liabilities of Irrigation Authorities and the Black River Drainage and Irrigation Board, and the Commissioner o

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Amends

Irrigation Act.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1949 (2004)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Irrigation, Policy/planning, Servitude, Expropriation, Water supply, Court/tribunal, Water charges, Water conservation zone, Institution, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX