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Inter-Cantonal Agreement between the Canton Glarus, Schwyz, St. Gallen and Zurich on the Linthwerk.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Glarus
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2000 (2004)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Pollution control Freshwater pollution Sub-national agreement Enforcement/compliance Business/industry/corporations Flood Financing
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Agreement enters into force on 1 January 2004.
Abstract

The present Inter-Cantonal Agreement establishes the Linthwerke. The Linthwerk ensures flood protection in the surrounding lowlands. The needs of residents and the environment shall be taken into consideration within the framework of federal legislation. The text consists of 32 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Organization (2); Extension and maintenance (3); Protection of industrial plants (4); Financing (5); Final provisions (6).

Full text
German
Website
www.gl.ch

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation organizing the Linth Agreement.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2003

Keyword: Inland waters, Institution, Sub-national agreement, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX