Royal Decree No. 29 of 2000 promulgating the Water Resources Protection Law. Country/Territory Oman Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Basic legislation Water conservation zone Water desalination Waterworks Well sinking/boreholes Authorization/permit Freshwater resources management Irrigation Offences/penalties 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 the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Royal Decree is composed of 4 articles and an attached Law. Article 2 states that the Minister of Water Resources shall issue the regulations and decisions necessary to implement the law. Until then the current regulations and conditions shall remain applicable in such a way they do not conflict with the provisions of this law. Full text Arabic Website www.mola.gov.om