Resolution No. 12 of 2002 regulating the position of exploited wells of agricultural lands. Country/Territory Syrian Arab Republic Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Water abstraction Well sinking/boreholes Inland waters Irrigation Authorization/permit Geographical area Western Asia Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force 6 months after its issuance. Abstract This Resolution is composed of 6 articles. Regulating exploited wells of agricultural lands before 1 August 2000, which are distant more than 300 metres from the State’s wells, shall be carried out after studying the effect of these wells on the State’s wells by the Basin Departments, Irrigation Offices in provinces, Drinking Water and Drainage Department and a representative of Tillers Union (art. 1). The digging of new wells within 1000 metres from the boundary of drinking-water wells shall be Full text Arabic