# Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy, Article 23: Penalties

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Member States shall determine penalties applicable to breaches of the national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive. The penalties thus provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2000/60/article/23 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2000-60/article-23
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