Decree No. 160 of 1995 of the Government on water management companies.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Institution Waterworks Water supply Sewerage Potable water Non-governmental entity Effluent waste water/discharge

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

The latest consolidated version of the Decree entered into force on 1 January 2014.

Abstract

This Decree, in accordance with Law No. LVII of 1995 on water, regulates the constitution, closure, organization, management and operation of water management companies. It also determines, among others, rights and obligations of members, and provides for the protection of interest of companies supplying potable water and sewerage services. One company per area is allowed to perform this public service (Article 1). Articles 2-6 cover the constitution of such companies by an organizing committee,

Full text

Hungarian

Website

njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. LVII of 1995 on water management.

Legislation | Hungary | 1995 (2014)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Concession, Water rights, Institution, Non-governmental entity, Surface water, Groundwater, Effluent waste water/discharge, Public water, Waterworks, Water supply, Sewerage, Flood, Potable water, Access-to-information, Servitude, Thermal and medicinal waters, Bed, Bank, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Water abstraction, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Decree No. 18 of 1992 of the Ministry of Transport, Telecommunications and Water on requirements for the operation of water supply and sewerage companies.

Legislation | Hungary | 1992 (2001)

Keyword: Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste disposal, Water supply, Sewerage, Standards, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended 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