Water Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan · Date: 30.07.2025 · In force
Management of water resources shall be carried out on a basin or hydrographic principle, or taking into account other conditions ensuring their rational use.
The following are the specially authorized bodies for water resources management:
for surface waters — the Ministry of Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan and its bodies determined by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
for groundwater — the Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Source of the text
National Database of Legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan (lex.uz). Original on lex.uz: lex.uz/docs/7658590
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Cite as: Article 15. Water resources management bodies Water Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. neolex.uz/en/laws/law-7658581/15 (lex.uz/docs/7658590)
