Law implementing the Federal Water Protection Act. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Ticino Document type Legislation Date 1975 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Basic legislation Pollution control Freshwater pollution Fertilizers/nutrients Effluent waste water/discharge Research Authorization/permit Sewerage Policy/planning Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings 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 1975. Abstract The present Law enforces the Federal Water Protection Act of 8 October 1971. In particular, the Law sets out in details the competent authorities in the Canton responsible for the enforcement of the aforementioned Cantonal Law. The text consists of 134 articles divided into 14 Parts as follows: General provisions - competent authorities (I); Municipalities (II); Planning (III); Evacuation and treatment of waste water (IV);Waste (V); Facilities for hazardous liquids (VI); Permits (VII); Detergents (VIII); Boats and motor vehicles (IX); Regulations of canals (X); Subsidies (XI); Proceedings (XII); Penalties (XIII); Final and transitional provisions (XIV). Full text Italian Website www.ti.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 Executive Decree nominating the Office responsible for protection of waters against pollution. Legislation | Switzerland | 1991 Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Institution, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX