Law on the exploitation of waters for hydropower generation. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Aargau Document type Legislation Date 1856 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Surface water Hydropower generation Inland waters Authorization/permit Water rights Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 1 November 1856. Abstract The present Law lays down provisions relating to the exploitation of waters for hydropower generation recognised as a sovereign right of the State. Article 1 establishes that the opening of a hydropower station is subject to authorization. The text consists of 11 articles. Full text German Website www.ag.ch