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. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation 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