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Law on Water Management Services (2015)

Country/Territory
Latvia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Water supply Sustainable use Consumer protection Procedural matters
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Law entered into force on 1 January 2016.
Abstract

The Law determines principles for water management services in Latvia. Its purpose is to facilitate availability of water management services which are qualitative and conforming to the environmental requirements in order to ensure service users with continuous and safe services balancing the interests of environmental protection, sustainable use of natural resources and socio-economic interests. The Law determines the competence of public authorities in provision of availability of the water management services; general requirements and procedures for the provision and use of the water management services; and rights and obligations of a service provider and service user.

Full text
English
Website
www.likumi.lv

References - Legislation

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Board of Public Utilities Commission Decision No. 1/14 of 2014 on the General Authorisation and Registration in the Water Management Sector

Legislation | Latvia | 2014 (2017)

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 174 of 2016 on Provision and Use of Public Water Management Services

Legislation | Latvia | 2016 (2017)

Keyword: Water supply, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Water charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX