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Law No. 33 of 2006 on sewage disposal and surface water drainage.

Country/Territory
Bahrain
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Waste domestic sources Surface water Pollution control Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Royalties/fees Inspection Sewerage
Geographical area
Small Island Developing States, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force one month after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The aim of this Law is to regulate the sewage disposal and surface water drainage in order to protect the environment against pollution. The present Law is composed of 20 articles. Article 1 deals with terms and definitions. Articles 2-6 pertain to the following: scope of application; licensing; licensing procedures; modification of licensing requirements; and revocation of licences. Article 7 deals with precautions to be taken by the licensee to prevent damages to the environment, public health

Full text
Arabic
Website
www,legalaffairs.gov.bh

References - Legislation

Repeals

Legislative Decree No. 11 of 1991 concerning sewage disposal and surface water drainage.

Legislation | Bahrain | 1991 | Repealed

Keyword: Waste domestic sources, Surface water, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Sewerage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX