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Introductory Law relating to the Federal Act on protection of waters.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Thurgau
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Pollution control Freshwater pollution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
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

According to Article 1, the Canton shall implement the Federal Law on protection of waters of 24 January 1991. The Canton shall indicate the protected groundwater areas and cooperate with other cantons. The text consists of 21 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Tasks of local authorities (II); Proceedings (III); Financing (IV); Penalties, transitional and final provisions (V).

Full text
German
Website
ww4.tg.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