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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