Dam Safety Act (R.S.Q., c. S-3.1.01). País/Territorio Canadá Subdivisión territorial Québec Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2000 (2016) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agua Palabra clave Legislación básica Registro Instalaciones Infracciones/sanciones Área geográphica Americas, Ártico, Asia y Pacifico, Pacífico Oriental, América del Norte, Atlántico Norte Resumen The present Act lays down provisions relating to the safety of dams. In particular, its purpose is to increase the safety of the dams to which the Act applies and thereby protect persons and property against the risks associated with the presence of dams. For the purposes of this Act, “dam” means any works intended to divert or impound the water of a watercourse or of a lake or reservoir. In addition, a person holding or operating a dam shall be considered to be a dam owner. The Act consists of 7 chapters as follows: General provisions (I); Provisions applicable to high-capacity dams (II); Provisions applicable to low-capacity dams (III); Administrative measures (IV); Regulations (V); Penal provisions (VI); Miscellaneous provisions (VII). Texto completo Inglés Página web www.gouv.qc.ca Referencias - Legislación Implementado por Dam Safety Regulation (R.Q. c. S-3.1.01, r.1). Legislación | Canadá | 2002 (2014) Palabra clave: Instalaciones, Registro Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX