Law No. 2 of 1983 on pasture. Country/Territory Iraq Document type Legislation Date 1983 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No.2922, 31 January 1983, pp. 74 - 76. Subject Livestock, Land & soil, Water Keyword Public land Right of use Use restrictions Offences/penalties Range Pastoralism Grazing Cattle Sustainable use Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 3 months after the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law aims to manage and develop the pasture by identifying the areas of rough grazing, planning the grazing according to scientific bases, protecting the natural vegetation, conserving water resources and organizing their use, and conducting studies and researches for the protection of rough grazing. The provisions of this Law concern the state-owned properties allocated for pasture and exclude cultivated lands and other particular cases. The Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform is responsible for regulating the pasture and organizing the livestock movement according to the seasons and the regions. It is forbidden to drill artesian wells and to cut plants or trees in pasturelands. The Law determines the sanctions in case of damage to the pasturelands. Full text Arabic Website www.iraq-ild.org References - Legislation Repeals Law No. 106 of 1965 on Ranges and their Protection. Legislation | Iraq | 1965 Keyword: Range, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Instructions No. 117 of 1987 regarding the regulation of grazing in natural pastures. Legislation | Iraq | 1987 Keyword: Public land, Range, Agricultural land, Grazing, Authorization/permit, Research, Pastoralism, Sustainable development, Waterworks, Well sinking/boreholes, Rainwater Source: FAO, FAOLEX