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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