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Water Authority Act 1972 (Cap. 18.05).

Country/Territory
Montserrat (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1972 (2002)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Chapter 18.05, 26 pp.
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment of a water authority for Montserrat with the duty of providing a portable water supply for Montserrat and with jurisdiction in matters relating to the conservation and proper use of water resources; and for purposes incidental thereto or connected therewith.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Institution Water supply Waterworks Water conservation zone Water rights Water charges Expropriation
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act establishes the Water Authority as a body corporate, defines its functions and powers and provides with respect to its administration and operations. The Authority shall promote the conservation and proper use of the water resources of Montserrat and provide and maintain an adequate supply of pure and wholesome water. The Governor may declare water conservation zones. In such area no person shall in the vicinity of watercourses cultivate land, cut timber or conduct animals or pollute such watercourse. The Act allows land to be acquired under the Land Acquisition Act for purposes of this Act. The Act defines duties of the Authority with respect to water supplies.

Full text
English
Website
montserrat.worldlegislation.com

References - Legislation

Amended by

Amendment of the Water Authority Ordinance.

Legislation | Montserrat (UK) | 1985

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Water conservation zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Montserrat Utilities Limited (MUL) Act (Cap. 18.01).

Legislation | Montserrat (UK) | 2007 (2013)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Institution, Water supply, Waterworks, Sewerage, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX