Law No. 8681 on the design, construction, use and maintenance of dams and barrages. Country/Territory Albania Document type Legislation Date 2000 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Institution Waterworks Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This Law establishes the legal and institutional framework for the design, construction, use and maintenance of dams and barrages. It consists of four Chapters: (I) General Provisions; (II) Responsible State authorities; (III) Design of dams and barrages; (IV) Ownership and use. The National Committee of Large Dams is the highest inspection body and represents the Albanian State in the International Commission of Large Dams. The Technical Council for Dams performs advisory tasks. Full text Albanian/English Website bujqesia.gov.al; albcold.gov.al References - Legislation Implemented by Regulation No. 147 on safety of dams and barrages. Legislation | Albania | 2004 Keyword: Waterworks Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Law No. 18/2013 amending and supplementing Law No. 8681 on the design, construction, use and maintenance of dams and barrages. Legislation | Albania | 2013 Keyword: Inspection, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Waterworks Source: FAO, FAOLEX