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The Water Resources (Water Abstraction Charges) Regulations, L. N. no. 88/L of 2017.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
The Jamaica Gazette Supplement, vol. CXL, no. 43L of 2017.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater resources management Water abstraction Water charges Industrial water use Recreational water use
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations, made under section 49 (1) (i) of the Water Resources Act, specify the water abstraction charges to be paid for any of the following uses: domestic supply; industrial; hydropower and recreative; agricultural purposes.

Full text
English
Website
laws.moj.gov.jm

References - Legislation

Implements

Water Resources Act.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1996 (1998)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Surface water, Groundwater, Institution, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Water conservation zone, Waterworks, Authorization/permit, Water abstraction, Servitude, Well sinking/boreholes, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX