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Law No. HO-209-N amending Water Code of the Republic of Armenia.

Country/Territory
Armenia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Recreational water use Public health Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 30 November 2019.
Abstract

Article 1 shall be amended to add the following wording: “Recreational areas shall be used for organization of tourism with the consideration of climatic conditions, historical and cultural potential and outdoor (land and water) recreation”. Article 23 shall be supplemented with the following wording: “Any natural or legal person engaged in recreational activities provides hydrological, hydromorphological and hydrochemical water resources in recreational areas ensuring protection from anthropogenic adverse effects by contributing to the preservation of the integrity of aquatic ecosystems and shall not restrict citizens from using water resources for recreational purposes ensuring prevention of harm to human health. The requirements for the protection of water resources in recreational areas are set by the Minister of Environment”.

Full text
Armenian
Website
www.arlis.am

References - Legislation

Amends

Water Code of the Republic of Armenia (Law No. HO-373-N).

Legislation | Armenia | 2002 (2023)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Framework law, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Water abstraction, Well sinking/boreholes, Authorization/permit, Surface water, Groundwater, Industrial water use, Potable water, Priorities, Water charges, Water conservation zone, Water supply, Water users' associations, Climate change, Water rights, Right to water, Human rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX