Jordan Valley Development Law, 1988.

Subject

Water

Keyword

Inland waters Groundwater Surface water Policy/planning Irrigation River basin institution Expropriation Water abstraction Special fund

Geographical area

Western Asia

Entry into force notes

This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

This Law provides for the establishment of the Valley Authority. The Law is composed of 42 articles. The Authority shall have the following functions: (a) develop water resources in the Jordan Valley; (b) carry out studies for the evaluation of water resources; (c) realize irrigation projects, soil survey and classification; (d) dispute settlement, construction of private and public wells; and, (e) develop and improve the environment and living conditions in the Valley (art. 3). The Authority sh

Full text

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References - Legislation

Repeals

Law No. 12 of 1968 regulating the natural resources affairs.

Legislation | Jordan | 1968 | Repealed

Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Contract/agreement, Data collection/reporting, Dispute settlement, Environmental planning, Exploration, Institution, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Concession

Source: FAO, FAOLEX