Ordinance on exploitation of public waters. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Uri Document type Regulation Date 1891 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Public water Hydropower generation Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to exploitation of public waters. Article 1 establishes “public waters” are considered those waters listed in the Hydraulic Forces use Law of 16 February 1992. Exploiting public waters means to extract sand, gravel, stones, minerals or the like. Whoever exploits public waters needs an authorization. The text consists of 4 articles. Full text German Website www.ur.ch References - Legislation Implements Hydraulic Forces Use Law. Legislation | Switzerland | 1992 (2007) Keyword: Waterworks, Public water, Potable water, Water abstraction, Groundwater, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Water supply, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX