Saxony Water Law.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Basic legislation Surface water Groundwater Freshwater resources management Effluent waste water/discharge Pollution control Freshwater pollution Flood Registration Expropriation Monitoring Water supply Enforcement/compliance Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment Water quality standards

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Law applies to surface waters, groundwater and parts thereof. Waters are to be secured as part of the natural environment and living space for human beings, animals and plants. They have to be managed in such a way that they meet the need and well being of the community; once such a principle is complied with, their use may also suit individual interests. Adverse influence on eco-systems has to be avoided and in general a sustainable development has to be guaranteed. The text consists of 126 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Management of waters (2); Special provisions on protection of waters (3); Provision on water charges for water abstraction (4); Prevention of hazards, toleration and concession obligations, expropriation (5); Surveillance of waters (6); Competences and proceedings (7); Penalties and transitional provisions (8). Five Annexes are enclosed.

Full text

German

Website

www.lexsoft.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.

Legislation | European Union | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, River basin institution, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Right to water, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Pesticides, Human rights, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Saxony Navigation Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2004 (2014)

Keyword: Navigation, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Inspection, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Saxony Waste Water Incineration Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2003

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Saxony Port Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2010 (2013)

Keyword: Navigation, Harbour, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Saxony Water Competence Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2008 (2012)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Institution, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mineral Spring Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2004 (2014)

Keyword: Surface water, Thermal and medicinal waters, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Water abstraction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Extraction Charges Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1994 (2013)

Keyword: Basin/catchment/watershed, Water charges, Water abstraction, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Saxony Hazardous Installations Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2000 (2013)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Water conservation zone, Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Groundwater, Effluent waste water/discharge, Surface water, Pollution control, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Saxony Fish Waters Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1997 (2011)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Classification/declassification, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Dam Installation Administrative Regulation.

Legislation | Germany | 2001

Keyword: Inland waters, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Waterworks, Basin/catchment/watershed

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Administrative Regulation Development Plan.

Legislation | Germany | 1995

Keyword: Land-use planning, Survey/mapping, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater resources management, Inland waters, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Saxony Water Competence Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2014

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Institution, Groundwater, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Dam Administrative Regulation.

Legislation | Germany | 2002

Keyword: Waterworks, Freshwater resources management, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Management Inspection Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1995 (2014)

Keyword: Waterworks, Freshwater resources management, Water supply, Effluent waste water/discharge, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Permission Free Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2011 (2013)

Keyword: Rainwater, Groundwater, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Administrative Regulation of the Saxon State Ministry of the Environment and Agriculture on principles for waste waster disposal in the Free State of Saxony 2007-2015.

Legislation | Germany | 2013

Keyword: Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Saxony Protection Payment Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2002 (2014)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Subsidy/incentive, Agro-forestry, Enforcement/compliance, Wetlands, Forest management/forest conservation, Liability/compensation, Water conservation zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX