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Law on waterworks and use of waters (Waterwork Law).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Basel-Landschaft
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Waterworks Water rights Inland waters Freshwater pollution Hazards Hydropower generation Traditional rights/customary rights Inspection Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Pollution control
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 2005.
Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to water works, the water police and the use of waters, as well as and the enforcement of federal legislation. Furthermore, the Law shall ensure the protection of human beings, animals and appurtenances of value against damages resulting from water, to conserve the waters in a natural way or to arrange them in a natural way and to use them sensibly. Moreover, the present Law allocates the related powers concerning waterworks between the Canton, the municipalities and private parties. The text consists of 38 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Hydraulic engineering, buildings and installations (2); Use of waters; Fees (4); Penalties and compensation (5); Final provisions (6).

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

Waterworks Ordinance.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2015

Keyword: Waterworks, Water rights, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Hazards, Water charges, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX