Introductory Law relating to the Federal Act on protection of waters. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Glarus Document type Legislation Date 1995 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Pollution control Inland waters Subsidy/incentive Freshwater pollution Court/tribunal Special fund Fertilizers/nutrients Effluent waste water/discharge Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Law enacts the Federal Water Protection Act of 24 January 1991. In particular, the Law lays down provisions relating to the distributions of tasks between the Cantonal government and the municipalities. The text consists of 25 articles divided into 7 Parts as follows: General provisions (A); Pollution of waters (B); Prevention of other negative impacts on water (C); Financing and contributions (D); Water Restoration Fund (E); Legal protection and penalties (F); Final provisions (G). Full text German Website www.gl.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 authorized fertilizers in agriculture. Legislation | Switzerland | 1996 Keyword: Agricultural land, Farming, Authorization/permit, Contract/agreement, Agricultural development, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Fertilizers/nutrients Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implementing Ordinance relating to legislation on environment and water protection. Legislation | Switzerland | 2006 (2014) Keyword: Pollution control, Fertilizers/nutrients, Inspection, Hazardous substances, Radiation, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance on groundwater protection zones and water protection zones (Groundwater Ordinance)(783.410). Legislation | Switzerland | 1984 (2019) Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Inland waters, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance on protection against oil, hazardous substances and radiation. Legislation | Switzerland | 2001 (2006) Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Radiation, Royalties/fees, Research, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance relating to the Introductory Law relating to the Federal Act on protection of waters (Water Protection Ordinance). Legislation | Switzerland | 1995 (2006) Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Subsidy/incentive, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX