Introductory Law implementing the Federal Act on the protection of waters (Cantonal Water Protection Law). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Graubünden Document type Legislation Date 1997 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Pollution control Freshwater pollution Inland waters Subsidy/incentive Effluent waste water/discharge Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 1 October 1997. Abstract The purpose of the present Law is to ensure the implementation of the federal legislation on water protection, and to regulate the allocation of tasks between local and cantonal authorities. The text consists of 45 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Discharge and treatment of waste water (II); Protected water zones (III); Handling of polluting liquids (IV); Prevention and reparation of damage (V); Contribution by Cantons (VI); Legal protection (VII); Penalties (VIII); Final provisions (IX). Full text German Website www.gr.ch References - Legislation Implements Loi fédérale sur la protection des eaux (LEaux). Legislation | Switzerland | 1991 (2017) Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Irrigation, Fertilizers/nutrients, Effluent waste water/discharge, Research, Water supply, Potable water, Ecosystem preservation, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Ordinance on the granting of cantonal contributions to waste water and waste facilities (Contribution Ordinance). Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2006) Keyword: Waste disposal, Subsidy/incentive, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Waste management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water charges, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fees Ordinance for environment protection. Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2015) Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Royalties/fees, Subsidy/incentive, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance relating to the Introductory Law implementing the Federal Act on the protection of waters (Cantonal Water Protection Ordinance). Legislation | Switzerland | 1997 (2008) Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Water rights, Water charges, Data collection/reporting, Institution, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance on the Claim Service (Claim Service Ordinance). Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2005) Keyword: Pollution control, Hazards, Liability/compensation, Financing, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX