Introductory Law concerning the Federal Water Protection Act.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
The purpose of the present Act is to maintain and improve the quality of water with a view to implement and complete the federal legislation on protection of waters. The text consists of 58 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: General provisions, competences (I); Cleaning of effluent waste water (II); Compensation office (III); Protection of groundwater (IV); Contributions and fees (V); Contributions by the State (VI); Final provisions (VII).
Attached files
Web site
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 1 July 1975.
Notes
The present Law is consolidated as of 28 October 2013.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Einführungsgesetz zum Gewässerschutzgesetz.
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