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