Decree No. 232 of 1996 (XII. 26.) Korm. of the Government on rules of protection against damages caused by flood.
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Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Abstract
This Decree determines the authorities responsible for the technical aspect of flood protection on local and national level. Flood means not only outflowing of water from watercourses but the high level of groundwater on arable land as well. The minister responsible for water management shall be nominated government commissary for the period of an emergency situation, and he shall coordinate and govern the related works of protection. In case of extreme flood danger, a governmental commission helps the work of the commissary. There are rules regarding the reporting of protection activities and eventual evacuation of people.
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Date of consolidation/reprint
Entry into force notes
First entry into force on 1 January 1997. The last consolidated version of the Decree entered into force on 1 April 2015.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
232/1996. (XII. 26.) Korm. rendelet a vizek k rt telei elleni v dekez s szab lyair l
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