Decree No. 83 of 2014 (III. 14.) Korm. of the Government concerning the use and the utilization of the flood-bed and riparian zone of watercourses and of the areas endangered by wetlands and underseepage, as well as, in case of rivers, lays down rules concerning drafting and content of the flood-bed management plan.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Flood Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Policy/planning Surface water Waterworks Wetlands

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

On 30 March 2014.

Abstract

This Decree lays down specific rules for each issue addressed. Title 1 contains definitions. Title 2 provides rules for the utilization of riparian zones and Title 3 regards the flood-bed of watercourses. Titles 4 states the rules concerning the drafting and content of management plans of flood-bed of rivers. Title 5 contains provisions regarding areas endangered by underseepage and wetlands. Title 6 sets out final provisions.

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

Repeals

Government Decree No. 21 of 2006 (I.31.) Korm. concerning the use and utilization of the first bottom, river banks, wetlands and areas endangered by underseepage and on the procedures related to devaluation of the areas protected by summer dykes.

Legislation | Hungary | 2006 (2011)

Keyword: Agricultural land, Flood, Land-use planning, Land valuation, Offences/penalties, Use restrictions, Inland waters, Surface water, Waterworks, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX