Drought (Guernsey) Law, 1978. Country/Territory Guernsey (UK) Document type Legislation Date 1978 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Water shortage/drought Waterworks Inspection Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, North Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Law provides for the control by the States of supply of water from a private supply in case of an exceptional shortage of rain or other exceptional circumstances which creates or may create a serious deficiency of supplies of water. No restriction may be placed on water from a private supply unless a similar restriction applies to water supplied by the States Public Services Department. The Law also provides for inspections and creates offences. Full text English Website www.guernseylegalresources.gg