Law on use and protection of groundwater (Groundwater Law). País/Territorio Suiza Subdivisión territorial Basel-Landschaft Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1967 (2015) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agua Palabra clave Legislación básica Aguas subterráneas Agua potable Autorización/permiso Derechos/cánones Subvención/incentivo Cánon de aguas Infracciones/sanciones Cumplimiento/aplicación Área geográphica Alpes, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Occidental Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 1 January 1968. Resumen The present Law lays down provisions relating to the use and protection of groundwater. In particular, article 3 establishes that groundwater has to be managed in such a was as to make it available in good quality and sufficient quantity to both human beings and animals, as well as to industry as far as these are dependent on drinking water and service water. All interventions in groundwater are subject to authorization. The text consists of 43 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Authorization of exploration (2); Concession to exploit and use groundwater (3); Enrichment of of groundwater (4); Protection of groundwater (5); Charges and contributions (6); Competences and penalties (7); Execution of the Law (8); Final and transitional provisions (9). Texto completo Alemán Página web www.bl.ch Referencias - Legislación Implementado por Decree on water charges. Legislación | Suiza | 1997 (2005) Palabra clave: Aguas subterráneas, Cánon de aguas, Abastecimiento de agua, Instalaciones, Cumplimiento/aplicación Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX