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Introductory Law relating to the Federal Act on protection of waters.

Country
Switzerland
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
According to Article 1, the Canton shall implement the Federal Law on protection of waters of 24 January 1991. The Canton shall indicate the protected groundwater areas and cooperate with other cantons. The text consists of 21 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Tasks of local authorities (II); Proceedings (III); Financing (IV); Penalties, transitional and final provisions (V).
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/swi65023.pdf
Web site
http://ww4.tg.ch
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 1 October 1997.
Notes
The present Law is consolidated as of 1 August 2013.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Einführungsgesetz zum Bundesgesetz über den Schutz der Gewässer vom 24. Januar 1991.
Implements
Loi fédérale sur la protection des eaux (LEaux).