Law No. 31 of 2005 creating the High Committee for Water. País/Territorio República Árabe Siria Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2005 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Official Gazette No. 49, 7 October 2005, 5 pp. Materia Agua Palabra clave Institución Equipos Manejo de recursos hídricos Inspección Derechos de agua Perforación de pozos/pozos Autorización/permiso Infracciones/sanciones Área geográphica Asia, Mediterráneo, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Asia Occidental Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on 16 November 2005. Resumen The aims of this Law are to define public water, specify water rights and define requirements for digging licences. The present Law is composed of 11 Chapters. Chapter I deals with terms and definitions. Chapter II provides for the public waters. Chapters III and IV pertain to the confirmation or liquidation of acquired water rights. Chapter V addresses Water Governmental Nets. Chapter VI provides for well digging licences and pumping equipment. Chapter VII contains offences and penalties. Chapter VIII relates to water officers. Chapter IX deals with water well drilling. Chapter X pertains to water users associations. Chapter XI contains general provisions. Texto completo Árabe