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Royal Decree No. 27 of 2003 issuing the Mining Law.

Country/Territory
Oman
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 742, 03 May 2003.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Minerals Mining Concession Exploration Management/conservation Offences/penalties Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Royal Decree enters into force on 3 May 2003.
Abstract

This Royal Decree is composed of 4 articles and an attached Mining Law. Article 1 states that this Mining law shall be in force. The Minister of Commerce and Industry shall issue regulations and Decisions necessary to implement the provisions of this law. Until these are issued, the current Regulations and Decisions continue to be effective so long as they do not contravene the provisions of this law (art. 2).

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Royal Decree No. 19/2019 promulgating the Mineral Wealth Law.

Legislation | Oman | 2019

Keyword: Mining, Public health, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Protection of environment, Basic legislation, Minerals, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Authorization/permit, Exploration, Royalties/fees, Monitoring, Maritime zone, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX