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Sewerage Systems and Sewerage Charges Law (KEG).

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source

Abstract
This Vienna state law is regulating the construction, maintenance, and use of sewer systems, along with the fees associated with connecting properties to public sewers. It classifies different types of sewer channels (e.g., combined, wastewater, stormwater), mandates property owners to connect to the sewer system under specific conditions, and prohibits the discharge of harmful substances into sewers. The law also outlines fee structures, including a connection fee composed of a frontage and area-based component, with special rules for garden plots and partial sewer systems. It includes provisions for enforcement, penalties for violations, and conditions under which exemptions or refunds may apply. The city of Vienna is responsible for sewer infrastructure, and various administrative bodies handle disputes and appeals. The law emphasizes environmental protection, public health, and orderly urban development through regulated sewage management. The law consists of 19 Articles.
Notes
Consolidated version of the law as of 2021 (LGBl. Nr. 64/2021).
Repealed
No
Publication reference
LGBl. Nr. 22/1955.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Kanalanlagen und Einmündungsgebührengesetz (KEG).