Law No. 9103 on the protection of transboundary lakes. Country/Territory Albania Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Freshwater resources management Transboundary effects Inland waters Public water Basin/catchment/watershed Ecosystem preservation Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Waste disposal Authorization/permit Monitoring Environmental planning Institution Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, Southern Europe Abstract This Law aims at the environmental protection of transboundary lakes and development of ecosystems. The Law is composed of 26 articles, divided into the following Chapters: (I) General provisions; (II) Protection of transboundary lakes; (III) Use and exploitation; (IV) Environmental permit; (V) Monitoring and management; (VI) Controlling; (VII) Sanctions. Lake administrations shall be set up for the management and protection of transboundary lakes, as provided in article 8. Article 14 lists out Full text English References - Legislation Amended by Law No. 35/2013 amending and supplementing Law No. 9103 on the protection of transboundary lakes. Legislation | Albania | 2013 Keyword: Inland waters, Freshwater resources management, Transboundary effects, Offences/penalties, River basin institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX