Law No. 32 of 2000 on Aqaba Exclusive Economic Zone. Country/Territory Jordan Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Sea Keyword Marine pollution Authorization/permit Certification Coastal zone management EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Inspection Institution Management/conservation Marine area Maritime zone Monitoring Policy/planning Pollution control Zoning Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law is composed of 47 articles. Article 2 deals with terms and definitions. Article 3 illustrates objectives of the establishment of the Aqaba Exclusive Economic Zone which aims at enhance the economic capability in the Kingdom by attracting different economic activities and investments. Perimeters of operations in the Zone shall be decided by the Council of Ministries (arts. 4 and 5). The Aqaba Exclusive Economic Zone Authority is a juridical person with financial and administrative autonomy and shall be submitted to the Prime Minister (art. 7). The aforementioned Authority shall become the legal and factual successor of the Aqaba Region Authority and the Municipality of Aqaba with all rights and obligations as well as the Jordan Free Zones Corporation’s facilities and properties located into the perimeters of the Zone shall be transferred to the Authority (art. 8). Functions and duties of the Authority are to: (a) develop and qualify the Zone in order to attract investments; (b) increase job opportunities; (c) enhance the role of the private sector in the development; (d) encourage the competition and prevention of monopoly; (e) plan and carry out developmental projects; (f) protect the environment in the Zone; (g) encourage the Registered Enterprises to conduct and support research and development; (h) administrate the Zone and oversee its affairs; (i) prepare plans and programmes for the development of the Zone; (j) establish the applicable basis for the investment in the Zone; (k) register enterprises wishing to enjoy the benefits and exemptions stipulated pursuant in this Law; (l) promote the Zone in coordination and cooperation with relevant bodies; (m) regulate and monitor economic activities; (n) issue permits and certificates pertaining to economic activities; (o) plan cities, villages and buildings; (p) protect the environment, water resources, natural resources and biological diversity; (q) control procedures for the importation and exportation of food; (r) define customs procedures and matters; and (s) collect taxes, fees, fines and service charges (arts. 9 and 10). Articles 12-18 deal with the management and internal organization of the Authority. Authority’s financial affairs is provided for in articles 19-21. Articles 22-29 refer to economic activities in the zone. Articles 30-42 pertain to taxes and duties. Articles 43-47 addresses lands and buildings zoning and administrating coastal area. Currencies, banking and insurance activities are given in articles 49-51. Article 52 deals with environment Protection. Articles 53-58 contain general Provisions, Offences and Penalties. Full text Arabic References - Legislation Implemented by System No.61 of 2022 - The Aqaba Marine Reserve Law issued pursuant to Clause (5) of Paragraph (B) of Article (10) and Article (56) of the Aqaba Exclusive Economic Zone Law No. 32 of 2000. Legislation | Jordan | 2022 Keyword: Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Biodiversity, Capacity building, Climate change, Endangered species, EIA, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Sustainable development, Tourism, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX