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Water Resources Management Law.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Schaffhausen
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater resources management Waterworks Surface water Groundwater Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Pollution control Freshwater pollution Court/tribunal Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 1 January 1999.
Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to the use of waters and water works. It is applicable to all groundwaters and surface waters. Waters and their banks are to be protected as important living space for animals and plants. The text deals with the following matters: public waters, public interest, access to water banks, classification of waters, marking, unlicensed use of waters, etc. The Law consists of 40 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Use of waters in general (II); Use of waters in particular (III); Fisheries (IV); Waterworks (V); Administrative proceedings (VI); Implementation and penalties (VII); Final and transitional provisions (VIII).

Full text
German
Website
www.sh.ch

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ordinance relating to the Water Resources Law.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2013)

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Surface water, Groundwater, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX