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Natural Resources Law No.1 of 1999.

Country/Territory
Palestine
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Mineral resources, Sea, Water
Keyword
Institution Mining Certification Authorization/permit Private land Exploration Minerals
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
The Law enters into force 30 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law consisting of 46 articles divided in 9 Chapters aims at protecting and regulating activities regarding use and exploitation of natural resources in Palestine. It establishes the General Administration of Natural Resources. The new department shall: prepare scientific studies and research pertaining to natural resources; issue directions for geological search and excavation for surface and ground resources; prepare geological maps; list quantity and quality of natural resources; supervise natural resources investments; explore, search and inspect natural resources; enter any lands or property for one of the its purposes; and issue necessary licenses in coordination with other relative authorities.

Full text
English/Arabic
Website
www.dft.gov.ps; www.pif.ps