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Water Law.

Country/Territory
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Territorial subdivision
Federation BiH
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Sea, Water, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Erosion Coastal zone management Basic legislation Freshwater resources management Surface water Policy/planning Basin/catchment/watershed Data collection/reporting Drainage/land reclamation Irrigation Freshwater pollution Groundwater Institution Aquaculture Industrial water use Monitoring Protected area Sewerage Water supply Flood Thermal and medicinal waters Water rights Waterworks Pollution control Inland waters
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Law shall enter into force on the eighth day from the date of its publishing in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law provides for in a comprehensive manner for the management and conservation of water resources for purposes of water use, protection against pollution including pollution of coastal waters, development of river beds and flood protection, for the management of water works facilities and public water resources, for financing of related activities and duties, for defining the responsibility and duties of the authority of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, canton's authorities and legal entities and citizens, as well as regulating other issues of importance for managing of water, water works facilities and public water resources.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Legislation | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2007

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Water Law.

Legislation | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2006

Keyword: Framework law, Data collection/reporting, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Inspection, Institution, Monitoring, Pollution control, Potable water, Public participation, Surface water, Water quality standards, Water supply, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX