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Resolution No. 16 of 2005 on the prohibition of filling up with earth the lands covered with marine water without a previous authorization.

Country/Territory
Bahrain
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Authorization/permit Coastal zone management Drainage/land reclamation Marine area Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The aim of this Resolution is to regulate the filling up operations of lands covered with marine water in order to protect the environment. The present Resolution is composed of 7 articles. Article 1 prohibits filling up with earth any land covered with marine water without a previous authorization. Articles 3-5 entrust the municipalities to monitor and control the filling up operations during the construction of ports and harbours in order to protect the environment.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.legalaffairs.gov.bh