Article 74. Restriction of the rights of water users

Water Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan · Date: 30.07.2025 · In force

The rights of water users may be restricted in the cases provided for by the legislation, for the purpose of protecting the health of the population, protecting the environment, ensuring national security, as well as in cases of water scarcity, and natural and man-made emergencies. In this case, the conditions for using water objects for the drinking and domestic needs of the population shall not be worsened.

The rights of water users to exclusive water use may be restricted by the authorized body that granted the water object for exclusive use, and the rights to special water use may be restricted by the authorized bodies that issued the permit for special water use, in the manner prescribed by the legislation.

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Article 74. Restriction of the rights of water users