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Decree No. 3/97 creating the Chókwè Public Water Istitution E. P. (HICEP) and approving its Statutes.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da República No. 9 (I Series), 2nd Supplement, 4 March 1997, pp. 40(3-9).
Subject
Water
Keyword
Institution Irrigation Waterworks Freshwater resources management
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Decree creates the Chókwè Public Water Istitution (HICEP). It consists of 10 articles approving the Statutes and 33 articles specifying competencies and duties of the aforementioned public Institution. The Statutes establishes fees, irrigation conditions and all aspects relevant to water uses within the Chókwè area. The HICEP shall be responsible for water management and supply, by the contruction of waterworks and other infrastructures for a better utilization of water resources. Controls shall be carried out by the HICEP in order to avoid illegal activities.

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Amended by

Decree No. 41/2009 amending Decree No. 3/97 creating the Chókwè Public Water Istitution E. P. (HICEP).

Legislation | Mozambique | 2009

Keyword: Institution, Irrigation, Waterworks, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX