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Water Works Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Waterworks Water supply Monitoring Registration Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the Water Works Law of 25 September 2006. Article 1 lays down provisions relating to the waters listed in the water registry. All those registered waters are to be considered public waters. Article 2 deals with the monitoring of waters. The text consists of 13 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Water works (II); Concession proceedings (III); Authorization proceedings (IV); Entry into force (V).

Full text
German
Website
www.ar.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on waterworks and use of waters (Waterworks Law).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2006 (2011)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waterworks, Water rights, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Hazards, Hydropower generation, Traditional rights/customary rights, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX