Ordinance on exploitation of public waters. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Uri Document type Regulation Date 1891 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Hydropower generation Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Sustainable use Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, 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, Potable water, Water abstraction, Groundwater, Freshwater pollution, Water supply, Offences/penalties, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX