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Law on exploitation and protection of public waters.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Aargau
Document type
Legislation
Date
1954
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Pollution control Inland waters Freshwater pollution Waterworks Water charges Court/tribunal
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to the exploitation and protection of public waters. It is to be applied to all public waters in the Canton of Aaargau. Because of its importance for the water supply, the fertility of the earth and in general for the water resources, the public waters are to be administered in such a way as to serve the public at its best. Waterworks, improvements etc. must not disturb surrounding water resources. The text consists of 64 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: Public waters (I); Exploitation of public waters (II); Protection of public waters (III); Water charges and contributes by the State (IV); Legal protection (V); Execution (VI).

Full text
German
Website
www.ag.ch

References - Legislation

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Ordinance implementing the Law on exploitation of public waters.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1954

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Expropriation, Authorization/permit, Subsidy/incentive, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on Navigation (997.111).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1981 (2023)

Keyword: Navigation, Inland waters, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX