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Fresh Waters Quality Ordinance.

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Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
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Abstract
The present Ordinance implements the Council Directive 78/659/EEC on the quality of fresh waters needing protection or improvement in order to support fish life. The text consists of 6 articles as follows: Purpose of Ordinance (1); Sphere of application, definition of terms (2); Quality requirements, requirements for use of water (3); Admitted exceptions (4); Sampling and analyses proceedings, monitoring (5); Entry into force (6). Two Annexes are enclosed.
Long title of text
Ordinance by the Ministry for the Environment on the quality of fresh waters.
Notes
The present Ordinance is consolidated as of 25 April 2007.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Verordnung des Umweltministeriums über die Qualität von Fischgewässern (Fischgewässerverordnung).