Regulation on collection, exploitation and control of sand, gravel and similar substances. Country/Territory Turkey Document type Regulation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Mineral resources Keyword Agricultural land Bed Mining Geographical area Asia, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Journal. Abstract This Regulation contains the principles on collection by the State of sand, gravel and similar substances from areas such as; sea, river beds, lake beds and agricultural lands. The Regulation further defines the procedures of exploration and control of these lands. Forests are excluded from the lands which are to be exploited and used for the collection of sand, gravel and similar substances. Full text Turkish Website www.enerji.gov.tr References - Legislation Implements Environment Law No. 2872. Legislation | Turkey | 1983 Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, EIA, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Protected area, Offences/penalties, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX