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Resolution No. 23 of 2008 amending Law No. 31 of 2005 on Water Legislation.

Country/Territory
Syrian Arab Republic
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Offences/penalties Governance
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decree consisting of 2 articles adds art.35 bis to the previous Law. It aims to stiffen penalties for those who violate the provisions of the Law on Water by deleting the extenuating circumstances discretionary and suspension provisions.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.mowr.gov.sy

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 31 of 16 November 2005 on Water Legislation.

Legislation | Syrian Arab Republic | 2005

Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland waters, Traditional rights/customary rights, Water abstraction, Water rights, Water users' associations, Well sinking/boreholes, Institution, Irrigation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX