Decree No. 72 of 1996 (V. 22.) Korm. of the Government on water rights and duties of the water authority.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Water rights Authorization/permit Servitude Waterworks Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

The consolidated version of the Decree entered into force on 10 September 2014.

Abstract

The water authority (National Water Directorate and its territorial branches under the supervision of the Minister) performs duties of the State related to water. The notary performs duties of the local government. Chapter II deals with the terms of applying and granting of water rights (with regard to construction of water works, water use, running of water works), servitude. In the same Chapter, there are rules regarding the protection of watercourses, sanctions for persons not bearing regular permit, indemnities for damages caused by the authorities, control of legality, and the keeping of waterworks register. Chapter III specifies duties of the local government.

Full text

Hungarian

Website

njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. LVII of 1995 on water management.

Legislation | Hungary | 1995 (2023)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree No. 120 of 1999 (VIII. 6.) Korm. of the Government on duties relative to the conservation of waters and to the maintenance of public water works.

Legislation | Hungary | 1999 (2015)

Keyword: Contract/agreement, Inland waters, Freshwater resources management, Surface water, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX