Law on fees for special use of public waters (Water Fee Tariff). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Zug Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Inland waters Industrial water use Water charges Surface water Groundwater Potable water Hydropower generation Royalties/fees Concession Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 9 April 2004. Abstract The present Law implements article 89 of the Law on waters of 25 Novembe 1999. In particular, the Law fixes the amount of fees to be paid for special use of public waters, such as groundwater, drinking water, water for power stations, etc. The text consists of 7 articles as follows: Fees in general (1); Minimum fees (2); Concession fees (3); Office charges (4); Adjustment of tariff (5); Transitional provisions (6); Final provisions (7). Full text German Website www.zug.ch References - Legislation Implements Law on Water. Legislation | Switzerland | 1999 (2013) Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland waters, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Surface water, Waterworks, Freshwater resources management, Subsidy/incentive, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX