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Order No. 772 on consumers' influence on commercial water suppliers.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Water supply Internal trade Consumer protection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on 10 July 2012.
Abstract

The Order applies to consumers' influence on water supply companies. This is ensured by this Order, which sets regulations on the required number of board members of of consumer representatations elected by comsumers. In order to protect the consumers's interests, they shall have voice over water supply companies through their elected representatives.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on the organization and economic conditions of the Danish water sector (No. 469 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2009

Keyword: Basic legislation, Water supply, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Internal trade, Consumer protection, Transport/storage, Water quality standards, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Order No. 812 amending the Order on consumer empowerment in water companies.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX