Executive Order No. 14-62 on the Water Resources Preservation Regulations. País/Territorio Arabia Saudita Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 1989 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agua Palabra clave Aguas subterráneas Perforación de pozos/pozos Autorización/permiso Contrato/acuerdo Irrigación Instalaciones Prioridades Área geográphica Asia, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Golfo Pérsico, Mar Rojo & Golfo de Adén, Asia Occidental Resumen The Order regulates drilling works and water use for irrigation and other agricultural purposes. The 43 articles are divided into seven Parts: General Definitions (I); Registration and Licences (II); Drilling Contracts (III); Water Utilization (IV); Violations and Penalties (V); Procedures (VI); General Regulations (VII). A licence for drilling of water wells is required and drilling contractors shall be registered (arts. 2 and 3). Drilling contractors shall sign written contracts with well owners in the form prescribed by the Ministry (sect. 9). Part IV deals with water use priorities and obligations of farmers. Texto completo Inglés