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Ordinance implementing the Cantonal Water Protection Law (Cantonal Water Protection Ordinance).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Nidwalden
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Pollution control Freshwater pollution Surface water Institution Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 August 2009.
Abstract

The present Ordinance enforces the Cantonal Water Protection Law of 1 April 2009. In particular, the Ordinance sets out in details the competent authorities in the Canton responsible for the enforcement of the aforementioned Cantonal Law. The text consists of 7 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.nw.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Introductory Law relating to the federal legislation on the protection of waters (Cantonal Water Protection Law).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2009 (2011)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Surface water, Groundwater, Drainage/land reclamation, Hazardous substances, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Subsidy/incentive, Water rights, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX