Law on the use of waters. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Ticino Document type Legislation Date 2002 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Surface water Concession Authorization/permit Water rights Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 29 November 2002. Abstract The present Law lays down provisions relating to water resources in the Canton of Ticino. In particular, it aims at the exploitation of public surface waters. The text consists of 39 articles divided into 3 chapters as follows: Purpose (I), Concession and authorization (II); Penalties (III). Full text Italian Website www.ti.ch References - Legislation Implemented by Executive Decree concerning adjustment of water charges. Legislation | Switzerland | 2010 Keyword: Water charges, Surface water, Water rights Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance on the use of waters. Legislation | Switzerland | 2003 Keyword: Surface water, Water abstraction, Authorization/permit, Concession, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX