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Ordinance relating to the Law implementing the Federal Act on exploitation of hydropower.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Basel-Stadt
Document type
Regulation
Date
1918 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Water
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Hydropower generation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Inland waters Water rights
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance enforces the Law of 10 January 1918 implementing the Federal Act on exploitation of hydropower. In particular, the purpose of the Ordinance is the correction and efficient implementation of the afore-mentioned Law. The text consists of 4 articles divided into 3 Parts as follows: Establishment of hydropower plants on private waters and commercial ponds (I); Application for granting of water rights (II); Publications of water projects of the public administration (III).

Full text
German
Website
www.bs.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Law implementing the Federal Act on exploitation of hydropower (771.300).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1918 (2016)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Inland waters, Hydropower generation, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Loi fédérale sur l'utilisation des forces hydrauliques (LFH).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1916 (2012)

Keyword: Hydropower generation, Concession, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX