Water Code.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Basic legislation Freshwater resources management Institution Water supply Potable water Sewerage Hydropower generation Industrial water use

Geographical area

CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations

Abstract

This Code establishes the basic legal framework for the elaboration of special laws and regulations on the ownership, use, management and protecion of water resources. The objectives of the Code are to (a) Ensure rational water use for economic development purposes; (b) Protect water from "pollution, obstruction [from waste] and loss"; (c) Prevent and eliminate harmful water use; (d) "Improve the state of water objectives and their protection for present and future generations"; (e) Defend the rights of legal entities and individuals; (f) Consolidate legal aspects related to water use.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Amended by

Law No. 131-XVIII amending some legislative acts.

Legislation | Moldova, Republic of | 2009

Keyword: Water supply, Waterworks, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Law No. 272 “On water”.

Legislation | Moldova, Republic of | 2011 (2018)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Surface water, Groundwater, Water abstraction, Potable water, Water supply, Water rights, Water shortage/drought, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waterworks, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Public participation, EIA, Authorization/permit, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX