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Water Law.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source


Abstract
The Law creates a framework for the sustainable development of water resources. The Law is composed of ten Chapters: General provisions (1); Use of water (2); Water protection (3); Water building (4); Prevention from flood and drought (5); Management of water resources (6); Water companies (7); Liability for damages (8); Penal provisions (9); Final provisions (10). The aims of management of water resources are in particular: supply of appropriate quantity and quality of water for the population; prevention of water resources from pollution and wrong exploitation; management and improvement of water ecosystems; prevention from flood and drought; supply of water for agriculture, industry, tourism, sports and recreation; creation of conditions for the use of water in electric industry, transport and fishery.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
The Act entered into force on 1 January 2002.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Journal of Laws 2001 No. 115 Pos. 1229
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Prawo wodne.