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State Treaty on the merger of the Rhine Waterway Directorates Basel and the Rhine Harbours of the Canton Basel-Landschaft into an Institute under public law with its own l legal personality under the name “Swiss Rhine Harbours (Rhine Harbour Treaty).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Basel-Landschaft
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2006 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Inland waters Navigation Institution Financing Inspection Harbour Liability/compensation Court/tribunal Dispute settlement Business/industry/corporations Sub-national agreement
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Basin
Rhine
Entry into force notes
The present Treaty enters into force on 1 January 2008.
Abstract

The governments of the Cantons Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft establish an enterprise under the name “Swiss Rhine Harbours” to promote navigation of big vessel of national importance and the operation of port facilities. The text consists of 51 articles divided into 13 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Harbour management (2); Tasks of public authorities (3); Organization (4); Personnel (5); Financing (6); Charges (7); Port regulations (8); Supervisions and participation rights of Cantons (9); Cooperation with the Canton Aargau (10); Liability (11); Disputes between the Cantons (12); Transitional and final provisions (13).

Full text
German
Website
www.bl.ch

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Great Council Decision concerning Agreement of fusion of Rhine Waterway Directorate Basel and the Rhine Harbours of the Canton Basel-Landschaft.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2007

Keyword: Inland waters, Navigation, Institution, Financing, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Discharge Rate of the Swiss Rhine Ports.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2014

Keyword: Inland waters, Harbour, Navigation, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Basin/catchment/watershed

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fees of Swiss Rhine Harbours.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2009 (2011)

Keyword: Inland waters, Navigation, Harbour, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Basin/catchment/watershed

Source: FAO, FAOLEX