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Flood Risk Management Act (No. 620/2010).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Inland waters Waterworks Flood Water charges Hazards Monitoring Policy/planning Institution
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 30 June 2010.
Abstract

This Act concerns the organization of flood risk management. The purpose of the Act is to reduce flood risks, prevent and mitigate the adverse consequences caused by floods and promote the preparedness for floods. The purpose of the Act is also to coordinate flood risk management and other management of river basins, with due account for the needs relating to sustainable use and protection of water resources. The principal administrative authority for purposes of this Act is the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Executive tasks are assigned to the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment.

Full text
English/Swedish
Website
www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Government Decree on Flood Risk Management (No. 659/2010).

Legislation | Finland | 2010

Keyword: Inland waters, Waterworks, Flood, Water charges, Institution, Policy/planning, Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX