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Water Code of the Republic of Armenia.

Country/Territory
Armenia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Photocopy, 25 pp.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Institution Water supply Irrigation Industrial water use Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Dispute settlement Policy/planning Waterworks Groundwater Freshwater resources management Water quality standards Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Abstract

The Code makes provision for the use and protection of water resources. Article 1 gives the main definitions and concepts used in the Code. "Water objects" are the earth's surface and undergroundwaters, which may be natural or artificial. "Waters are a State property and are given only for use" (art. 3). Articles 5 to 8 provide for tasks and powers of the state administration with regard to water use and protection. The powers of the government specified in article 5 shall be formulated and determined in the National Water Program. Articles 9 to 14 outline requirements and terms with respect to the design, siting, construction and putting into operations of "enterprises, installations and other objects that affect water quality", including those in "waterside belts" defined in article 13. Articles 15 to 69 contain detailed provisions for the use of water, including the use of groundwater and use of water for wildlife purposes. Articles 70 to 75 regulate the resolving of disputes over water use. Articles 76 to 86 provide for the protection of water resources against pollution and other activities which have an adverse impact of water. Articles 87 to 90 contain provisions with respect to registration of water use. The remaining provisions of this Law define liability for the violation of water legislation and article 96 establishes the precedence of rules of international agreements to which Armenia is a party over rules of this Code. (96 articles divided into 6 Parts)

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree of the Supreme Soviet No.S-0534-1 regarding enactment of Water Code.

Legislation | Armenia | 1992

Keyword: Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Water Code of the Republic of Armenia (Law No. HO-373-N).

Legislation | Armenia | 2002 (2023)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Framework law, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Water abstraction, Well sinking/boreholes, Authorization/permit, Surface water, Groundwater, Industrial water use, Potable water, Priorities, Water charges, Water conservation zone, Water supply, Water users' associations, Climate change, Water rights, Right to water, Human rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX