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Rhine Law.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
St. Gallen
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
River basin institution Inspection Waterworks Water charges Inland waters Institution Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 1 June 1988.
Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to the maintenance, and waterworks of the Rhine, as well as to the water police. The “Rheinunternehmen”, a public entity , is established to: a) take appropriate measures in case of flooding; b)maintain waters, constructions and other facilities; c) construct a bridge; d) manage land. The text- consisting of 18 articles – deals with the following aspects: sphere of application, commissions, costs, amount of contributions, waterways and survey.

Full text
German
Website
www.sg.ch

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Water Service Ordinance.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1993

Keyword: River basin institution, Inspection, Waterworks, Water charges, Inland waters, Flood, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX