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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