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Decree No. 18/2012 approving the Regulation on Research and Exploitation of Groundwater (RPEAS).

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da República, I Série, Supplement, No. 27.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Groundwater Inland waters Research Water abstraction Authorization/permit Basin/catchment/watershed Standards Inspection Offences/penalties Tax/levy
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force 90 days after its publication.
Abstract

This Decree approves the Regulation on Research and Exploitation of Groundwater (RPEAS). The RPEAS Regulation, consisting of 8 Chapters and 1 Table, establishes licensing norms and procedures to be satisfied in order to carry out research, exploitation of groundwater and criteria to be met for drilling water boreholes, wells and other works for groundwater captation. General provisions (Chap. I); Licensing and authorization (Chap. II); Contractors' responsibility (Chap. III); Social and environmental aspects, Public health, and Water management (Chap. IV); Inspection, sanctions and data base (Chap. V); Taxes (Chap. VI); Offences and penalties (Chap. VII); Final provisions (Chap. VIII).

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 16/91 approving the Water Act.

Legislation | Mozambique | 1991

Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Authorization/permit, Registration, Water rights, Concession, Water supply, Irrigation, Hydropower generation, Industrial water use, Navigation, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX