Hydraulic Forces Use Law. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Uri Document type Legislation Date 1992 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Waterworks Public water Potable water Water abstraction Groundwater Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Water supply Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 1 April 1993. Abstract The purpose of the present Act is to regulate the use of public waters, public corporate waters, public groundwater and private waters. At the outset the Act contains a definition clause relating to various terms employed therein, such as “use of waters”, “public cantonal waters”, “public corporation waters”, “public groundwater”, “private waters”. Article 11 establishes that every use of water is prohibited, if it jeopardizes the public interest and, in particular, the potable water supply, the Full text German Website www.ur.ch References - Legislation Implements Loi fédérale sur l'utilisation des forces hydrauliques (LFH). Legislation | Switzerland | 1916 (2012) Keyword: Basic legislation, Hydropower generation, Concession, Water rights Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Hydraulic Forces Use Ordinance. Legislation | Switzerland | 1992 (2015) Keyword: Public water, Concession, Waterworks, Court/tribunal Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance on exploitation of public waters. Legislation | Switzerland | 1891 (2007) Keyword: Public water, Hydropower generation, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX