Law No.12.726 instituting the Policy of Water Resources and the National System for the Management of Water Resources. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Paraná Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Basic legislation Policy/planning Classification/declassification Environmental planning Waterworks Inland waters Freshwater resources management Monitoring Non-governmental entity Offences/penalties Potable water Priorities Public water Groundwater Surface water Water charges Water users' associations Sustainable use Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication. Abstract This Law, composed of 61 articles, regulates Paraná State Policy on Water Resources. It defines its general objectives, main guidelines and instruments. In particular, it rules on the: Plan on Water Resources; Hydrological Basin Plan; Classification of waters according to their use; the rights/duties in water use and the related costs; the State Information System on Hydrological resources. The Law, applying also to groundwater, rules on the participation in managing the hydrological resources b Full text Portuguese Website www.ibamapr.hpg.ig.com.br References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 12.416 regulating Law No. 12.726 regulating violations to illegal use of surface or groundwater resources, according to the State System of Water Resources Management (SEGRH/PR). Legislation | Brazil | 2014 Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Water abstraction, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Water rights, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX