Water Resources (Jersey) Law 2007. Country/Territory Jersey (UK) Document type Legislation Date 2007 (2021) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Jersey Revised Edition of the Laws. Long titleA Law to provide for the protection, management and regulation of water resources in Jersey; the promotion of the conservation of the fauna and flora that are dependent on inland waters and of the habitats of such fauna and flora to the extent that those habitats are themselves dependent on inland waters; the conservation and enhancement of the natural beauty and amenity of inland waters; and for related purposes. Subject Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Freshwater resources management Institution Surface water Groundwater Water supply Authorization/permit Water rights Monitoring Water abstraction Water shortage/drought Offences/penalties Management/conservation Ecosystem preservation Protection of species Geographical area Europe, North Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Law provides for the protection, management and regulation of fresh water resources in Jersey and for the protection of (habitats of) fauna and flora that are dependent on inland waters. The Law provides for control on the abstraction and impounding of water and requires a licence to be obtained for such activities. The Law also concerns protection of water resources in case of emergencies such as drought. Full text English Website www.jerseylaw.je References - Legislation Implemented by Water Resources (Registration) (Jersey) Order 2008. Legislation | Jersey (UK) | 2008 (2009) Keyword: Water abstraction, Water rights, Registration, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX Water Resources (Charges) (Jersey) Order 2009. Legislation | Jersey (UK) | 2009 (2010) Keyword: Water abstraction, Water charges, Water rights Source: FAO, FAOLEX