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Regional Act No. 40 on exploration, cultivation and use of mineral and thermal waters.

Country/Territory
Italy
Territorial subdivision
Veneto
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Water
Keyword
Mineral water Authorization/permit Packaging/labelling Offences/penalties Thermal and medicinal waters Concession Policy/planning Water rights Equipment
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Regional Act makes provision in matter of exploration, cultivation and use of thermal and mineral waters. The Act is divided into five Titles. The Region shall draw up the Regional Plan on Thermal and Mineral Waters. Subsequently, plans on the use of mineral and thermal waters shall be elaborated in conformity to the above-mentioned Regional Plan. The Regional Plan (P.R.A.M.T.) shall be approved by the Regional Council. It must comprehend, among others: (a) hygienic protective measures for water sources; (b) chemical, physical and bacteriological fetaures of waters; (c) classification of mineral and thermal waters; (d) directives for coordinating the Veneto Regional Plan with other regional plans on the use of underground waters; (e) demarcation of areas where research and use of mineral and thermal waters are prohibited. Article 4 sets out the procedure for the approval of the Plan. Title II concerns exploration and cultivation of mineral and thermal waters. Mineral waters are waters used as beverages and for healing purposes (art. 7, par. 2). Thermal waters are used only for healing purposes (art. 7, par. 3). Part II of Title II regulates the issuance of the research permit. Part II of Title II, on the other hand, refers to concessions. Article 17 sets out the obligations of the holder of the concession, including installations and equipment, bacteriological and chemical analysis to be performed. Furthermore, the holder of the concession must submit annually to the Regional Council the programme on works to be undertaken (art. 18). Further information shall be provided to the Regional Council periodically (art. 24). Article 31 concerns the expiry of the permit and of the concession. Title III regulates the use of mineral and thermal waters. Article 39 regards the authorization to be granted by the Regional Council in order to undertake certain activities (such as installation of thermal establishments, use of mineral water for the production of non-alcoholic beverages). Article 41 gives particular regard to thermal establishments. Articles 42-44 lay down rules in matter of labelling and storage. Article 46 concerns analysis on mineral and thermal waters. Title IV regards inspection and sets out penalties.

Full text
Italian
Website
www.regione.veneto.it