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Water Supplies (Out Islands) Act (Cap. 197).

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Legislation
Date
1953 (1968)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate and control public water supplies in the Out Islands.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Water supply Waterworks Sewerage Water charges Basic legislation
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the water supply in the Out Islands. It mainly concerns the construction and maintenance of water supply systems and the conditions of supply of water to private consumers. The Act prescribes penalties for willful damage or obstruction and defines regulation-making powers of the Minister.

Full text
English
Website
laws.bahamas.gov.bs

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Water Supplies (Out Islands) Rules (Cap. 197).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1971 (1999)

Keyword: Water supply, Waterworks, Sewerage, Water charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX