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Barbados Water Authority (Amendment) Act, 2023.

Country/Territory
Barbados
Document type
Legislation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Barbados Water Authority Act Cap. 274A.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Groundwater Institution Water conservation zone Freshwater resources management Water supply Waterworks
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act makes amendments in section 2 of the principal Act by inserting new definitions, such as of groundwater and water resources. It amends section 5 regarding the functions of the Authority; section 9 regarding the appointment of Chief Executive Officer; section 14 regarding the powers of Authority; section 26 regarding the directions of Minister; and section 27 regarding water zones and areas of public water supply. Part IVA on Water and Wells Management Committee, new Second Schedule and section 33 on the relevance to administration of Planning and Development Act of 2019 in respect of water protection zones are inserted into the Principal Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.barbadosparliament.com

References - Legislation

Amends

Barbados Water Authority Act, 1980.

Legislation | Barbados | 1980 (1989)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Water supply, Water charges, Inspection, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Underground Water Control Act.

Legislation | Barbados | 1952 (1973)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Groundwater, Institution, Well sinking/boreholes, Water abstraction, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX