Law No. 440-XIII on water conservation zones and water belts of rivers and waterbodies. Country/Territory Moldova, Republic of Document type Legislation Date 1995 (2001) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Water Keyword Protection forest Freshwater resources management Surface water Water conservation zone Water abstraction Water supply Waterworks Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Landlocked Developing Nations Entry into force notes The Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract This Law regulates creation of water conservation zones and littoral water belts of rivers and waterbodies, the modalities of management and protection thereof. Special water management terms and conditions shall be applicable to water conservation zones and water belts. In case of the use of surface waterbodies for water abstraction for the purpose of potable water supply there shall be established sanitary protection zone in place of water abstraction. The Act consists of four Sections divided Full text Russian Website www.law-moldova.com