Law No. 3498 on the development of thermal and medicinal water tourism and other provisions related thereto. Country/Territory Greece Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Thermal and medicinal waters Authorization/permit Certification Recreational water use Water conservation zone Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Entry into force notes as from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The main aim of this Law is to regulate the exploitation and protection of thermal and mineral water resources. Medicinal natural water resources are considered waters of medicinal effect being in accordance with specified regulations under this Law. These provisions shall apply in the cases of use or exploitation of medicinal and/or thermal resources as well as for thalassotherapy centres. Provisions concerning the research and the exploitation of geothermal potential do not have application in Full text Greek