Ordinance by the Ministry of the Environment on competent bodies in water management. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Baden-Württemberg Document type Regulation Date 2001 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Freshwater resources management Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Institution Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance enforces the Water Law of 20 January 2005. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to competent bodies in water management. Article 1 establishes that according to article 83 of the afore-mentioned Water Law such expert bodies require an official recognition. The text consists of 6 articles as follows: Sphere of application (1); Conditions for recognition (2); Authorization procedures (3); Responsibilities of competent bodies (4); Cancellation, revocation Full text German Website www.baden-wuerttemberg.de References - Legislation Implements Water Law. Legislation | Germany | 2005 (2012) | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Surface water, Groundwater, Effluent waste water/discharge, Bed, Liability/compensation, Water supply, Offences/penalties, Waterworks, Basin/catchment/watershed Source: FAO, FAOLEX