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Natural Resources Law No. 19 of 2018.

Country/Territory
Jordan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil, Mineral resources, Water
Keyword
Mining Minerals Authorization/permit Sustainable development Exploration Royalties/fees Internal trade International trade Coal Oil Hazards Inspection Water rights Sustainable use
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 60 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law consisting of 39 articles aims at natural resources development, together with their sustainable exploitation, and to regulate mining activities. The Law establishes that (i) natural resources are considered property of the State, whether they are on the surface of the earth or in its interior, or in territorial waters, rivers, and inland seas; (ii) it is not permissible to explore, exploit, transfer or trade in natural resources without obtaining a permit or license; (iii) any activities of survey, exploration and exploitation of petroleum, oil shale, coal and strategic minerals shall be conducted in accordance with a Regulation issued for this purpose; (iv) mining is considered a public interest and no survey permit, exploration license or mining right may be granted for Governmental, private or Waqf land unless approved by their owners or by whom authorized on land use (art.12 gives details of related procedures); (v) prior approval and supervision of the related authorities is requested to survey, explore or mine within holy places or antiquity sites, railway lands, municipal areas, and reservoirs, oil and sewage pipelines lands; (vi) it is impermissible for the licensee to possess or obtain water from any lake or sea or river or stream or water passage or dam or underground reservoir or a canal abutting any spot within the license or permit area or passing by it or to divert it from its course without prior approval.

Full text
English/Arabic
Website
www.emrc.gov.jo

References - Legislation

Repeals

Law No. 12 of 1968 regulating the natural resources affairs.

Legislation | Jordan | 1968

Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Contract/agreement, Data collection/reporting, Dispute settlement, Environmental planning, Exploration, Institution, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Concession, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Geological Reserves Regulation No. 21 of 2021 issued pursuant to Paragraph (d) of Article 3 of the Natural Resources Law No. 19 of 2018.

Legislation | Jordan | 2021

Keyword: Minerals, Oil, Protected area, Well sinking/boreholes, Cultural heritage, Management/conservation, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Protection of environment, Survey/mapping, Use restrictions, Ownership

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 76 of 2020 - Regulations for projects exploiting petroleum, oil shale, coal, and strategic minerals issued pursuant to Paragraph (C) of Article 8 of Natural Resources Law No. 19 of 2018.

Legislation | Jordan | 2020

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Oil, Procedural matters, Sustainable use, Coal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX