Law No.568-II amending Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Water and Water Use of 6 March 1993. Country/Territory Uzbekistan Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Surface water Groundwater Water charges Geographical area Aral Sea, Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia Entry into force notes The Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract Article 30 shall acquire a new wording: “Article 30. Limited water use. Limited water use shall be established for all water users. Water use limits shall be established in accordance with sources, basin irrigation systems, main water systems, irrigation systems, branches of economy, territories and specific water users and, in particular, as regards groundwater – by agreement with the authorized body on geology, mineral resources and the state mining supervision. Water use limits set by the authorized state agricultural and water institutions shall be compulsory for all water users irrespectively of the departmental subordination thereof. For the purpose of the maintenance of water distribution system, staff, conservation and renewal of waterbodies along with limited water use shall be applicable partially charged or completely charged water use. Terms and conditions of the introduction of partially or completely charged water use, and also control thereof shall be established by the Cabinet of Ministers.” Full text Russian Website www.lex.uz References - Legislation Amends Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Water and Water Use of 6 March 1993. Legislation | Uzbekistan | 1993 (2019) Keyword: Aquaculture, Framework law, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Waterworks, Navigation, Irrigation, Water supply, Water rights, Potable water, Industrial water use, Hydropower generation, Dispute settlement, Institution, Water conservation zone, Timber, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX