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Decree on water charges.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Basel-Landschaft
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Groundwater Water charges Water supply Waterworks Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Decree enters into force on 1 January 1998.
Abstract

The present Decree enforces the Law of 3 April 1967 on use and protection of groundwater (Groundwater Law) and the Law of 2 September 1974 on waterworks and use of waters (Waterwork Law). In particular, the Decree lays down provisins relating to water charges. To cover the costs of the Canton for securing a high qualitative and sufficient water supply, water charges have to be levied. The text – consisting of 7 articles – deals,inter alia, with the following aspects: water charges, establishment of amount of charges for water use, final provisions, repeal of existing legislation, entry into force.

Full text
German
Website
www.bl.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on use and protection of groundwater (Groundwater Law).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1967 (2015)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Groundwater, Potable water, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Subsidy/incentive, Water charges, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on waterworks and use of waters (Waterwork Law).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2004 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waterworks, Water rights, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Hazards, Hydropower generation, Traditional rights/customary rights, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX