Introductory Law relating to the Federal Act on protection of waters.
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Type of law
Legislation
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Abstract
The present Law enacts the Federal Water Protection Act of 24 January 1991. In particular, the Law lays down provisions relating to the distributions of tasks between the Cantonal government and the municipalities. The text consists of 25 articles divided into 7 Parts as follows: General provisions (A); Pollution of waters (B); Prevention of other negative impacts on water (C); Financing and contributions (D); Water Restoration Fund (E); Legal protection and penalties (F); Final provisions (G).
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Notes
The present Law is consolidated as of 2 May 2010.The present Law repeals the Law of 2 May 1976 on the same subject.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Einführungsgesetz zum Bundesgesetz über den Schutz der Gewässer.
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