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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