Flood-Water Control Act.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Basic legislation Waterworks Flood Inspection Inland waters Expropriation Policy/planning

Geographical area

Americas, Caribbean, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

This Act makes provision for the control of floodwater. The 17 sections of the Act are divided into 5 Parts: Preliminary (I); Preparation, Confirmation and Modification of Schemes (II); Powers of Undertakers of a Scheme (III); Implementation of Schemes and Compensation (IV); Miscellaneous (V).

Full text

English

Website

www.moj.gov.jm

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Flood-Water Control Regulations.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1963 (1976)

Keyword: Expropriation, Ownership, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation, Waterworks, Flood, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Water Resources Act.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1996 (1998)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Surface water, Groundwater, Institution, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Water conservation zone, Authorization/permit, Water abstraction, Servitude, Well sinking/boreholes, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX