Law No. 1 of 1988 regulating the drilling and digging of underground wells as amended by Decree-Law No.29 of 1995. Country/Territory Qatar Document type Legislation Date 1988 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Water abstraction Well sinking/boreholes Water rights Waterworks Groundwater Irrigation Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 30 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law consists of 7 Chapters divided into 30 articles. Chapter 1 gives terms and definitions. Chapter 2 deals with licences necessary for well drilling and digging, licence's requirements, and with procedures for obtaining licences. Chapter 3 and 4 provide for drilling licences. Chapter 5 pertains to water use, areas to be irrigated, and maintenance of wells. Chapter 6 and 7 contain offences and penalties, and general and final provisions. Full text Arabic Website www.mmaa.gov.qa