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Royal Decree No.40/2023 issuing the Law regulating the Water and Sanitation Sector.

Country/Territory
Oman
Document type
Legislation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Authorization/permit Basin/catchment/watershed Business/industry/corporations Capacity building Effluent waste water/discharge Monitoring Pollution control Procedural matters Protection of environment Recycling/reuse Surface water Sustainable use Water charges Freshwater resources management Water supply Freshwater pollution Inland waters
Geographical area
Asia, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law comprising 55 Articles aims to regulate the production, supply, and treatment of water and wastewater in the Sultanate of Oman. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources is tasked with implementing government policies for water and sanitation development, establishing governance principles, selecting and financing research projects, promoting private sector investment, providing reports and statistics, offering opinions on water and sanitation matters, advising the Council of Ministers on regional and international linkages, and collaborating with relevant authorities and companies in accordance with the Law. The Public Services Regulatory Authority has the following main powers (i) can issue regulations, decisions, and directives to implement the law and regulate various aspects of the water and sanitation sector, such as networks, equipment, quality, fees, licenses, permits, etc.; (ii) can amend the license conditions for public interest, after notifying and hearing the license; (iii) some activities, such as self-supply or others determined by the authority, require a permit from the Authority, which can be modified by the Authority. The licensee cannot transfer the license without the authority’s approval. The licensees must comply with the general and specific conditions of their licenses, such as keeping accounts, following rules, paying fees, protecting consumers, providing information, etc. Article 7 specifies that a license is required for activities such as water production, transport, supply, wastewater management, treatment, and more, as determined by the Authority (regulated activities).

Full text
Arabic
Website
data.qanoon.om