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Introductory Law relating to the federal legislation on the protection of waters (Cantonal Water Protection Law).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Nidwalden
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Pollution control Freshwater pollution Inland waters Surface water Groundwater Drainage/land reclamation Hazardous substances Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Subsidy/incentive Water rights 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 August 2009.
Abstract

The present Law enforces the Federal Water Protection Act of 24 January 1991. Local authorities are entrusted with the protection of waters as far as this is not the competence of the federal state or the Canton. The text consists of 51 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Planning protection (II); Conservation and restoration of waters close to nature (III); Drainage (IV); Handling of water-polluting substances (V); Claim service, water conservation police, security (VI); Proceedings (VII); Penalties and legal protection (VIII); Transitional and final provisions (IX).

Full text
German
Website
www.nw.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

Repeals

Introductory Law relating to the federal legislation on the protection of waters (Cantonal Water Protection Law).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1973

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Subsidy/incentive, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ordinance implementing the Cantonal Water Protection Law (Cantonal Water Protection Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX