Law implementing the Federal Act on exploitation of hydropower (771.300). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Basel-Stadt Document type Legislation Date 1918 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Water Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Inland waters Hydropower generation Water rights Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Law implements the Federal Act on exploitation of hydropower of 22 December 1916. Article 1 establishes that only the Canton is entitled to exploit hydropower. The decision concerning the use of such waters and the licensing of rights of use to third parties is reserved to the Great Council. The text consists of 5 articles. Full text German Website www.bs.ch References - Legislation Implements Loi fédérale sur l'utilisation des forces hydrauliques (LFH). Legislation | Switzerland | 1916 (2012) Keyword: Hydropower generation, Concession, Water rights Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Ordinance relating to the Law implementing the Federal Act on exploitation of hydropower. Legislation | Switzerland | 1918 (2010) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Hydropower generation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Inland waters, Water rights Source: FAO, FAOLEX