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Decree Law No.7 of 1982 establishing the Council for Water Resources.

Country/Territory
Bahrain
Document type
Legislation
Date
1982
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Institution Policy/planning Procedural matters Sustainable use
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decree consisting of 5 articles aims at establishing the Council for Water Resources in Bahrain under the leadership of the Prime Minister. The main duties of the Council are: drawing up the country's water policies; protecting and developing the country's water resources; regulating and coordinating water utilization between competing sectors; taking necessary measures to solve any problems that might arise during the implementation of water policies.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.legalaffairs.gov.bh

References - Legislation

Amended by

Law No.36 of 2009 amending some provisions of Decree Law No.7 of 1982 establishing the Water Resources Council.

Legislation | Bahrain | 2009

Keyword: Institution, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX