Resolution No. 2165 of 2000 defining the maximum quantity of the authorized waters and the areas for irrigation. Country/Territory Syrian Arab Republic Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Irrigation Authorization/permit Water abstraction Water charges Public water Water rights Geographical area Western Asia Abstract This Resolution is composed of 8 articles and the Implementing Regulation of this Resolution. The General Department of Irrigation defines the maximum quantity of waters and the area to be irrigated by this quantity (art. 1). Establishment of the quantity of water that will be pumped from every well by a counter installed at expense of holders of licences (art. 2). The General Department of Irrigation shall issue the necessary licences for the installation of a pumps for agricultural purposes (a Full text Arabic