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 Subject Water Keyword Public water Waterworks Inland waters Wetlands Protected area Surface water Groundwater Water supply Bed Bank Sustainable use Drainage/land reclamation Irrigation Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, 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 r Full text Farsi Website www.dastour.ir