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Water Act.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source


Abstract
The Water Act is composed of the following Sections: (1) General provisions; (2) Surface waters and groundwaters; (3) Water planning; (4) Disposal of water; (5) Protection of water resources; (6) Water flows; (7) Administration of water flows; (8) Water installations; (9) Activities of public authorities in matter of water resources; (11) Liability; (12) Water Charges; (13) Temporary and final provisions. The Act aims at the protection of waters, including water ecosystems, and sets out specific provisions concerning the management of floods and drought.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
The Act enters into force on 1 July 2004.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Collection of Laws No. 364 of 2004.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Vodny zakon.