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Executive Decree nominating the Office responsible for protection of waters against pollution.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Ticino
Document type
Regulation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Pollution control Freshwater pollution Institution 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 6 September 1991.
Abstract

The present Decree implements the Law relating to the Federal Water Protection Act of 2 April 1975. Article 1 establishes that the Environment Office is the competent authority in respect of water pollution. The text consist of 4 articles.

Full text
Italian
Website
www.ti.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Law implementing the Federal Water Protection Act.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1975 (2010)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Fertilizers/nutrients, Effluent waste water/discharge, Research, Authorization/permit, Sewerage, Policy/planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX