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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