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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