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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