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Regulation respecting the charges payable for the use of water (c. Q-2, r. 42.1).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Québec
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010 (2023)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Groundwater Surface water Potable water Freshwater resources management Industrial water use Pollution control Freshwater pollution Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulation implements the Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c. Q-2). Section 1 establishes charges for the use of water, whether it comes from a distribution system or is taken directly from surface water or groundwater, to promote the protection and development of the resource and ensure that there is an adequate quality and quantity of water in a sustainable development perspective. The use of water for the following activities is covered by this Regulation: 1) production of water in bottles or other containers, whether or not the water is intended for human consumption; 2) mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction; 3) the manufacturing activities mentioned in the Schedule. The text consists of 16 sections and 1 Schedule.

Full text
English
Website
legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c. Q-2).

Legislation | Canada | 1972 (2021)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater pollution, Research, Institution, Flood, Groundwater, Surface water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

An Act Mainly To Ensure Effective Governance Of The Fight Against Climate Change And To Promote Electrification (SQ 2020, c 19).

Legislation | Canada | 2020

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Oil, Governance, Climate change, Special fund, Policy/planning, Water charges, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX