Law on use and protection of groundwater (Groundwater Law). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Basel-Landschaft Document type Legislation Date 1967 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Basic legislation Groundwater Potable water Authorization/permit Royalties/fees Subsidy/incentive Water charges Offences/penalties 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 1 January 1968. Abstract The present Law lays down provisions relating to the use and protection of groundwater. In particular, article 3 establishes that groundwater has to be managed in such a was as to make it available in good quality and sufficient quantity to both human beings and animals, as well as to industry as far as these are dependent on drinking water and service water. All interventions in groundwater are subject to authorization. The text consists of 43 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Authorization of exploration (2); Concession to exploit and use groundwater (3); Enrichment of of groundwater (4); Protection of groundwater (5); Charges and contributions (6); Competences and penalties (7); Execution of the Law (8); Final and transitional provisions (9). Full text German Website www.bl.ch References - Legislation Implemented by Decree on water charges. Legislation | Switzerland | 1997 (2005) Keyword: Groundwater, Water charges, Water supply, Waterworks, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX