Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

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
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 autono

Full text
Arabic