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Legislative Decree No. 6 of 1990 controlling precious minerals.

Country/Territory
Bahrain
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Minerals Inspection International trade Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Legislative Decree enters into force three months after the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Legislative Decree aims at controlling and regulating the commerce and working of precious minerals. The present Legislative Decree is composed of 24 articles. Article 1 deals with terms and definitions. Article 2 entrusts the Ministry of Trade and Agriculture to control the commerce and working of precious minerals. Articles 3-5 provide for industrial standards and marking of precious minerals. Article 6 specifies the legal standards for precious minerals. Articles 7-9 refer to the steps to be taken for submitting the application. Articles 10-12 concern the measures to be taken for imported precious minerals. Article 13 defines the claimed fees. Article 15 specifies the requirements and conditions for precious mineral exhibitions. Articles 16-20 contain offences and penalties. Articles 21 and 22 entrust the Ministry of Trade and Agriculture with the issuance of the necessary regulations.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.legalaffairs.gov.bh