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Water Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Tanzania Official Gazette No. 4, 16 April 1999, pp. 445-486.
Long title
An Act to amend certain written Water Laws.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Water rights Institution Water supply
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
Enters into force on 16 April 1999.
Abstract

An Act to amend water laws including the Water Utilisation (Control and Regulation) Act, 1974. This Act amends that Act in section 18A so as to provide with respect to the Water Regulator for the Dar Es Salaam Water Authority (DAWASA) Designated Area. The Water Regulator is a public Office established under this Act. It shall exercise licensing and regulatory functions in respect of water supply and sewerage services, monitor water quality and carry out various other tasks relative to water supply services.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Amends

Water Utilization (Control and Regulation) Act 1974 (Act No. 42).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1974

Keyword: Basic legislation, Groundwater, Authorization/permit, Priorities, Inland waters, Water rights, Inspection, Institution, Access-to-information, Well sinking/boreholes, Servitude, Waterworks, Hydropower generation, Industrial water use, Water shortage/drought

Source: FAO, FAOLEX