Regulations on River Bed, Riparian Zones, Watercourse, Marshland, Natural Ponds and Water Supply Networks, Irrigation and Drainage. Country/Territory Iran, Islamic Republic of Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal, No. 16323,14 November 2000. Subject Water Keyword Waterworks Inland waters Wetlands Protected area Surface water Groundwater Water supply Sustainable use Drainage/land reclamation Irrigation Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Southern Asia Abstract The purpose of this Regulation, which consists of 15 articles, is to codify provisions regarding maintenance and rehabilitation of river beds, riparian zones, watercourses, marshland, natural ponds and water supply networks. The Domestic Water Agencies are responsible to determine the limits of the river bed and natural watercourse. Any construction and agricultural activities in the limits of rivers and watercourses is prohibited. Transmission of the oil and gas pipelines in the limits of the rivers and other watercourses is permitted. Establishment of public facilities in these areas is only possible with an official permit of the Ministry of Energy. Full text Farsi Website www.dastour.ir