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Law No. 44 amending some legislative acts (Water Code (No. 8 of 2004) and Law of the Republic of Kyrgystan on Water.

Country/Territory
Kyrgyzstan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Water
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Hydropower generation Renewable energy Surface water Water abstraction Water supply Waterworks Sewerage Freshwater resources management Water charges Recreational water use Protected area Aquaculture Drainage/land reclamation Irrigation Potable water Monitoring
Geographical area
Asia, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force ten days after the date of its official publication.
Abstract

Article 48 of Water Code shall be amended to add the following wording: “The procedure for determining and collecting fees for the use of waterbodies and water resources, the establishment of benefits for water users is carried out in accordance with water legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.” Article 41 of the Law of the Republic of Kyrgystan on Water shall be amended to add the following wording: “Natural resources, i.e. nature reserves, botanical gardens, reserves, natural monuments, dendrological parks and zoological parks located in the state and municipal property, cultural institutions, scientific, educational, healthcare and other institutions and organizations financed from the state budget shall be exempted from payment for the use of water resources. From payment for the use of surface water as a natural resource shall be exempted the following categories of water users: (a) when using water for the purpose of generating electricity, including renewable energy; (b) when using water for irrigation of agricultural production, forestry, green spaces, breeding and fishfarming within the established limit;(c) when using water for watering livestock and watering household plot;(d) when using water for drinking and household needs; (e) when abstracting water for drinking needs of the population;(f) sanitary and ecological water releases; (g) when using water for sports and health purposes, recreation and artisanal fishing; (h) when conducting state monitoring of waterbodies and other natural resources, as well as geodetic, topographic, hydrographic and prospecting and survey works;(i) during the placement and construction of hydraulic structures for hydropower generation, land reclamation, fishery, water transport and sewage purposes; and (j) while ensuring the needs of the defense and security of the state.”

Full text
Russian
Website
minjust.gov.kg

References - Legislation

Amends

Law of the Republic of Kyrgystan on Water.

Legislation | Kyrgyzstan | 1994

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Water rights, Water supply, Water charges, Freshwater resources management, Concession, Authorization/permit, Irrigation, Freshwater pollution, Waterworks, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Code (No. 8 of 2005).

Legislation | Kyrgyzstan | 2005 (2013)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Potable water, Water abstraction, Water charges, Water rights, Hazards, Liability/compensation, Surface water, Groundwater, Water supply, Freshwater pollution, Irrigation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX