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Act no. 32 on municipal water supply.

Pays/Territoire
Islande
Type du document
Législation
Date
2004 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Eau
Mot clé
Collectivité locale Approvisionnement en eau Eau potable Redevances pour les eaux Ouvrages
Aire géographique
Arctique, Îles de l'Océan Atlantique, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Atlantique Nord, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Nord
Résumé

The present Act regulates the water supply in urban and rural areas. Article 1 establishes that municipalities shall operate a water supply for the purpose of satisfying the water needs of the public, households and businesses, including ports, as far as possible. In rural areas, the local government is authorized to operate a water supply, and invest in the construction of it, provided that research and cost estimates show that it is economical to install and operate the utility. According to Article 4, municipalities have the exclusive right to operate a water supply and the sale of water within the local boundaries of the municipality. However local government may entrust an institution or association, which is majority owned by the state and / or municipalities, with its obligations and rights under this Act.

Texte intégral
Islandais
Site web
www.althingi.is