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Waters Act (S.Y. 2003, c. 19).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Yukon
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater resources management Integrated management Institution Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Inspection Offences/penalties Policy/planning
Geographical area
Americas, North America
Abstract

This Act concerns the management of water resources in Yukon. Section 8 establishes the Yukon Water Board and the following sections define its functions and powers and regulate its operation. Sections 11 to 17 deal with licences, their conditions, how the application procedure works, how they are renewed, amended and cancelled. Sections 33 to 35 deal with inspectors and inspections, while sections 37 to 40 deal with offences and penalties.

Full text
English/French
Website
www.gov.yk.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Order Declaring that the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations Do Not Apply in Yukon (SOR/2014-279).

Legislation | Canada | 2014

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waters Regulation (Y.O.I.C. 2003/58).

Legislation | Canada | 2003

Keyword: Public water, Recreational water use, Water abstraction, Water charges, Water supply, Groundwater, Expropriation, Policy/planning, Classification/declassification, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX